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

Genre

narrative nonfiction

2006-01-01

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Publisher

Scholastic

Grade Level

Pre-K - 3rd

ISBN

9780439829731

Lexile

AD920

Themes

friendship

africa

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