An epic story of determination and love, about one family’s escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War
‘Captivating’ Telegraph
It’s 1945, and the bombing of Dresden is imminent. Before the bombs start to fall, Lizzie’s zookeeper mother brings home the one animal she can’t bear to lose: Marlene, the elephant.
When Lizzie and her family join the thousands of other refugees fleeing the city, they end up with more than one unusual companion . . .
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 5 in the Oberon Modern Plays Series. See all Oberon Modern Plays books here.
Michael Morpurgo Biography
Michael Morpurgo is an award-winning English author, born in St. Alban’s in 1943. After attending St. Matthias primary school in London, Michael was sent away to boarding school, which he never liked and wrote about in his novel, Butterly Lion.
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