An Elephant in the Garden

"We learned that life goes on." Actually my heart is broken and I cannot stop crying. The best by the author I have read so far. It's so mysteriously beautiful, heartbreaking as well as heartwarming, hopeful and, yes, romantic. Me heart feels so wholesome now after reading this book. Everything about t......more

The story happens in Germany in 1945. The war is ending and the terrifying Red Army is coming closer and closer to Dresden, the city where Elizabeth, the protagonist, lives. She shares her home with her mum Mutti, her dad Papi and her little brother Karli. Papi is sent to the front and the family has......more

A delightful read of a German family during the end of WWII. Their city of Dresden was decimated in bombing. They trekked through the countryside with Marlene, a four year elephant, who Mutti saved from the city zoo. This journey bonded them as a family in the struggle against the snow, cold weather......more

Five Great Big Stars! This incredible book has suspense, sadness , happiness and one incredible part of this is that it is inspired by a true story. A perfect read for me. I could practically feel their happiness and see their tears. I saw the entire book in my minds eye. I loved it so much.......more

A frail and elderly Lizzie tells the story of her youth in Dresden Germany during World War II. Her father was fighting on the Russian front. Her mother was a zookeeper and fearing for the safety of the young elephant, she brought the animal home each night to their private garden. But the war is ta......more