Water for Elephants: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.
Quick facts about Water for Elephants
- Title: Water for Elephants
- Author: Sara Gruen
- First published: 2006
- Genre: fiction, circus performers, depression era
- OpenLibrary ID: OL5813796W
Where to read Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Water for Elephants about?
As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.
Who wrote Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants was written by Sara Gruen.
When was Water for Elephants published?
Water for Elephants was first published in 2006.
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