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Highlights
- The captivating and gorgeously illustrated true story of three elephants at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo during World War II.Famous elephants John, Tonky, and Wanly were beloved by the residents of Tokyo both young and old for their lively performances.
- 10-12 Years
- 9.96" x 7.76" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
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About the Book
A zoo keeper recounts the story of John, Tonky, and Wanly, three performing elephants that were starved to death at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo during World War II, and of their keepers, who weep and pray that the war will end so their beloved elephants might be saved. "A moving and powerful statement about the insanity of war".--"Horn Book". Full color.Book Synopsis
The captivating and gorgeously illustrated true story of three elephants at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo during World War II.
Famous elephants John, Tonky, and Wanly were beloved by the residents of Tokyo both young and old for their lively performances. But when the air raids came during the Second World War, fear ran rampant through the city and the zoo was in danger of destruction, leaving the zookeepers with a devasting decision. Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings by Ted Lewin, this poignant and unforgettable story offers a sobering lesson about the horrors of war.
Review Quotes
"A moving and powerful statement about the insanity of war." -- Horn Book
Dimensions (Overall): 9.96 Inches (H) x 7.76 Inches (W) x .12 Inches (D)
Weight: .32 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Elephants
Format: Paperback
Author: Yukio Tsuchiya
Language: English
Street Date: October 30, 1997
TCIN: 1003738614
UPC: 9780395861370
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-1248
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.12 inches length x 7.76 inches width x 9.96 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.32 pounds
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