The Magician's Elephant Discussion Guide

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The Magician's Elephant
The Magician's Elephant
By Kate DiCamillo and Yoko Tanaka
In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected – and making the extraordinary come true.
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