A thrilling and moving tale about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war. Perfect for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion… A thrilling and moving tale about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war. Perfect for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion… It’s 1945. Elizabeth's father is fighting with the German army on the eastern front. Her mother works at Dresden zoo, where her favourite animal is a young elephant named Marlene. When the zoo director tells her the dangerous animals must be shot to prevent them running amok when the town is bombed, Elizabeth's mother moves Marlene into the back garden to save her… and then the bombs start to fall. Their home destroyed, Elizabeth and her family must flee the bombed-out city and through the wintery landscape, all the while avoiding the Russian troops who are drawing ever closer. It would be hard enough, without an elephant in tow… A classic children’s novel set during the Second World War, from the bestselling author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity. A classic children’s novel set during the Second World War, from the bestselling author of War Horse • A brand new animal adventure from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo• Coincides with the publication of Running Wild in paperback• Brand-new interactive Michael Morpurgo website www.michaelmorpurgo.com to act as a resource centre for children and adults alike. Fully promoted to fans online through the newly created databse• Marketed to schools in conjunction with Collins Education• Cross promotion with TimesOnline• ‘Animal stories’ sampler covermount on National Geographic Kids magazine (60,000 circulation) with editorial coverage, author interview, review of An Elephant in the Garden and drive to kids to sign up to www.michaelmorpurgo.com• Other titles available: Running Wild 978-0-00-726702-6, Born to Run 978-0-00-723059-4, Private Peaceful 978-0-00-715007-6, Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips 978-0-00-718246-6
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