Description

An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo

Buy An Elephant in the Garden book in Sri Lanka by Michael Morpurgo and discover a moving children’s novel about war, survival, courage, family, and an extraordinary elephant named Marlene. Set in Dresden during the Second World War, this powerful story follows one family’s desperate journey to safety as their city is destroyed around them.

Book Details

• Author: Michael Morpurgo
• Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
• ISBN: 9780007339587
• Format: Paperback
• Series: Standalone
• Language: English
• Genre: Children’s Fiction / Historical Fiction / War / Animals / Adventure
• Recommended Age: 7+

Elizabeth and Karli’s mother works at Dresden Zoo, where she has formed a special bond with a young elephant named Marlene. As the threat of bombing grows, the zoo director orders that dangerous animals must be destroyed in case they escape during an attack. Unable to let Marlene die, their mother brings the elephant home to live in the family garden.

When Dresden is bombed and their home is destroyed, the family must flee through a dangerous, snow-covered landscape with Marlene beside them. Their journey becomes a remarkable story of survival, compassion, and courage as they face war, uncertainty, and advancing troops. An Elephant in the Garden combines historical events with Michael Morpurgo’s emotional storytelling to explore the impact of war through the experiences of children, families, and animals.

Who Should Read An Elephant in the Garden?

An Elephant in the Garden is ideal for young readers who enjoy emotional historical fiction, animal stories, wartime adventures, and books about courage and survival.

This book is ideal for:

• Readers aged 7 and above
• Fans of Michael Morpurgo
• Children who enjoy animal stories
• Readers interested in World War II fiction
• Young readers who enjoy survival adventures
• Fans of emotional family stories
• Gift buyers looking for meaningful children’s fiction

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When you buy An Elephant in the Garden in Sri Lanka from Books4Life.lk, you can add a powerful historical adventure about family, survival, courage, and compassion to a young reader’s collection.

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