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Water for Elephants

by Sara Gruen
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Love in a struggling circus

Water for Elephants is a heart-warming love story set in a travelling circus during the Great Depression. The unique feature of the book is the portrayal of the behind-the-scenes of circus life, which makes this book a must-read for those who are interested in learning about the circus industry. The book also explores themes of love, class, and animal rights, which makes it an excellent read for those looking for a thought-provoking and emotional story.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
  • ALA Alex Award (2007)
  • The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
  • LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Water for Elephants

by Sara Gruen
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ISBN: 9781444715989
Authors: Sara Gruen
Publisher: Two Roads
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.11
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In Depression-era America, everyone's running away from something. Some people join the circus to escape. Jacob Jankowski hitches a ride on a freight train and in that instant his life changes. By morning, he's landed a job with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. By nightfall, he's in love.
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Love in a struggling circus

Water for Elephants is a heart-warming love story set in a travelling circus during the Great Depression. The unique feature of the book is the portrayal of the behind-the-scenes of circus life, which makes this book a must-read for those who are interested in learning about the circus industry. The book also explores themes of love, class, and animal rights, which makes it an excellent read for those looking for a thought-provoking and emotional story.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
  • ALA Alex Award (2007)
  • The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
  • LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.