
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Written by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Paula Kahumbu and Illustrated by Peter Greste
In 2004, the aftermath of the tsunami leaves a young hippo stranded at sea. This is the story of his rescue, his resiliency, and a unique friendship between a young hippo and a much older tortoise.
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Age Range | 4 - 8 years |
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Copyright Year | 2006 |
Page Count | 40 |
Publisher | Scholastic |
Grade Level | PreK - 3rd |
ISBN | 9780439829731 |
Lexile | AD920 |
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