Product Description

Running away with the circus is one of the most enduring and romantic ideas in the world. However, circus life during the Depression era was, in reality, hard and painful. Jacob Jankowski, now over ninety years old, looks back on that time of desperation, cruelty and prejudice, but at the same time, he recalls a magical atmosphere, the animals, the larger-than-life circus population, love, and, of course, a special elephant named Rosie. Sara Gruen depicts a juxtaposed world of the train circus and the nursing home. The Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide for this marvelous novel will uncover the mystery of how to carry water for elephants. In addition, you will explore Gruen s masterful story-telling techniques and how the worlds of aging and circus adventure intersect. Learn surprising facts about circus life and elephants. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1269531 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• 84 pages

About the Author
Marilyn Herbert, the creator of Bookclub-in-a-Box, is a teacher, librarian, speaker and writer. Bookclub-in-a-Box has over thirty published discussion guides for contemporary fiction. They are ideal for book club members, teachers, students and all readers.

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Water for Elephants
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