A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo Americas beloved storyteller When a fortunetellers 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 fortunetellers 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 its 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 magicians touch. With dreamlike illustrations and a cover by Yoko Tanaka. show more