Owen and Mzee |
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| Author:
| Glennon, Michelle |
| Illustrator:
| Glennon, Michelle |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9787549-5-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | GDG Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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Based on the true story of Owen and Mzee, a baby hippopotamus and a 130 year old tortoise. After the 2005 Tsunami, Owen, the baby hippo, was orphaned. Wildlife rangers rescued him and brought him to the La Farge Park. There, Owen immediatley adopted Mzee as his surrogate mother. The story doesn't end there. Told in brilliant color illustrations, it's a wonderful story about the resilience of love and life.
Based on the true story of Owen and Mzee, a baby hippopotamus and a 130 year old tortoise. After the 2005 Tsunami, Owen, the baby hippo, was orphaned. Wildlife rangers rescued him and brought him to the La Farge Park. There, Owen immediatley adopted Mzee as his surrogate mother. The story doesn't end there. Told in brilliant color illustrations, it's a wonderful story about the resilience of love and life.