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The Magician's Elephant
The Magician's Elephant
By Kate DiCamillo and Yoko Tanaka
In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected – and making the extraordinary come true.

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

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Six Magical Activities for The Magician's Elephant

Get children excited about the impossible with this magician's tool kit for The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo.

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The Magician's Elephant Discussion Guide

Ask these questions to guide classroom discussion about The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo.

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Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style

Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.

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Q&A about The Dragon of Trelian with Michelle Knudsen

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Q&A with David Elliot on Evangeline Mudd Stories

Introduce children to David Elliot, author of the Evangeline Mudd series, through this interview.

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Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

Read this interview to learn about author Vivian French's inspiration and writing process for The Robe of Skulls.

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