A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller
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.
With dreamlike illustrations and a new cover by Yoko Tanaka."

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Published: 12/08/2015
ISBN: 9780606378918
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.80d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 133242 / Magician's Elephant
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4