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Item Details
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A MUMMY FOR OWEN
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| By: |
Marion Dane Bauer |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847380956 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847380951 |
| Publisher: |
SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2007 |
| Pages: |
32 |
| Description: |
Based on the true story of a baby hippo who loses his mother in the Tsunami and is adopted by a new mummy - a 130-year-old male giant tortoise. |
| Synopsis: |
During the catastrophic tsunami of 2004, a family of hippos was swept out to sea from their home on Sabaki River, in Eastern Kenya. The sole survivor of the disastor was a baby hippo who was rescued and given the name Owen. Motherless and alone, Owen is befriended by Mzee, a giant male tortoise at a local nature reserve. This moving and charming tale is the story of their friendship. |
| Illustrations: |
Full colour |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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Book Level : 3.6
Interest Level : Lower Yrs
Points : 0.5
Quiz number : 217159
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