The Magician's Elephant

The Magician's Elephant
By Kate DiCamillo (Illustrated by Yoko Tanaka)
 
When a fortune-teller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows exactly what he must ask: Does his sister still live? The mysterious answer—that an elephant will lead him to her—sets off a chain of remarkable and impossible events.
 
Twice-winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal, Kate DiCamillo delivers a dreamlike and captivating tale about hope, belief, and the magic of "what if?" Featuring atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, this is an instant classic that will stay with readers long after the final page.