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Overview
"A haunting portrait of families, human and otherwise, torn apart. . . . Hartnett combines powerful prose with magical realism." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
When the Germans attack their Romany encampment during World War II, Andrej and his younger brother, Tomas, flee through a ravaged countryside under cover of darkness, guarding a secret bundle. Their journey leads to a bombed-out town, where the boys discover a hidden wonder: a zoo filled with creatures in need of hope. Like Andrej and Tomas, the animals -- wolf and eagle, monkey and bear, lioness and seal, kangaroo and llama -- have stories to share and a mission to reclaim their lives.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780763664626
- ISBN-10: 0763664626
- Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
- Publish Date: August 2018
- Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.39 pounds
- Page Count: 224
- Reading Level: Ages 10-14
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