An elephant in the garden
by Michael Morpurgo
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
During the chaos of World War II, Lizzie and Karl's family hides a young elephant named Marlene in their garden to protect her from the dangers of war. As they embark on a perilous journey to escape the bombed city, their courage and compassion are tested, especially with an elephant in tow. Along the way, unexpected friendships and acts of bravery reveal the power of kindness in the darkest times.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Details
- ISBN
- 9780312593698
- Pages
- 199
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 36,073
- Lexile
- 890L