KIDS EVENT - WEBCAST WITH KATE DICAMILLO

October 25, 2009 - 4:00pm

KIDS EVENT - WEBCAST WITH KATE DICAMILLO      4PM

When a fortuneteller’s tent appears in the market square, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions he needs to ask: Is his lost sister alive? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller’s mysterious answer sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that Peter can hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, The Magician’s Elephant is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo.

Please note: DiCamillo will appear live via webcast but will not be present.

By Yoko Tanaka (Illustrator), Kate Dicamillo
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780763644109
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Candlewick, 09/01/2009

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.


Location: 
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock Dr
Tempe, Arizona 85283