i did not like this book. it had a weird story line and it was so confusing!!! it was hard for me to read the words.
The Magician's Elephant
By Kate DiCamillo
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | U | 5 | 23335 |
In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected — and making the extraordinary come true.
What if? Why not? Could it be?
When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.
What if? Why not? Could it be?
When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN-13: 9780763680886
ISBN-10: 0763680885
Published on 12/8/2015
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
Book Reviews (20)
I like how Peter took effort to find his sister Adele.
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can someone tell me if the elephant talks??? im so confused
I love kate DiCamillos writing!
Love this book. The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane is better though
I agree Edward is my fave :)
If you love Kate Dicamillo well at least her books then I think that you would be happy with The Magicians Elephant.The Magicians Elephant is a great and interesting book.So let me tell you a little bit about it.There was a little boy and his name was Peter.Peter goes to a fortune teller to ask if he has a little sister.The fortune teller says that Peter does have a little sister the fortune teller tells Peter that his little sisters name is Adel.Next the fortune teller tells Peter that he has to go and find his little sister.So Peter is out on the hunt to find Adel.So thats why I suggest to read The Magicians Elephant.
I love Kate Dicamillo!!
It is kinda dramatic, but I still ❤ it!
i really liked this book one of my favs but the ended was loses like a bow on a present if its not tight its not right so that was disappointing but a really good book :)
This book was un-thrilling. It was not necessarily an "average" tale but there was no cliff hangers or action. Don't get me wrong, Kate DiCamillo is one of my favorite authors. She is extraordinary as an author but honestly this book kind of bored me.
this is a great book it is sad but most fairytales there is a happy ending