Description: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS: A Novel by Sara Gruen Algonquin Books 2007 is a softcover in very good condition with tight unbroken binding, clean pages, and minimal shelf wear. Item Description: Winner of the 2007 BookBrowse Award for Most Popular Book.An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel of star-crossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932, by the bestselling author of Riding Lessons.When Jacob Jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, drifters, and misfits, a second-rate circus struggling to survive during the Great Depression, making one-night stands in town after endless town. A veterinary student who almost earned his degree, Jacob is put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It is there that he meets Marlena, the beautiful young star of the equestrian act, who is married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. He also meets Rosie, an elephant who seems untrainable until he discovers a way to reach her.Beautifully written, Water for Elephants is illuminated by a wonderful sense of time and place. It tells a story of a love between two people that overcomes incredible odds in a world in which even love is a luxury that few can afford. ~~ Please look at all photos as they are the best depiction of the item~~ ~This item has always been in a non smoking, pet free home. ~Packed with care and shipped within 24 hrs. of payment with USPS Media Mail. Thank you for looking!!
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Book Title: Water for Elephants: A Novel
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Novel
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Author: Sara Gruen
Topic: Coming of Age
Number of Pages: 350 Pages
