A Mummy for Owen
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Description
During the catastrophic tsunami of 2004, a family of hippos was swept out to sea from their home on Sabaki River, in Eastern Kenya. The sole survivor of the disastor was a baby hippo who was rescued and given the name Owen. Motherless and alone, Owen is befriended by Mzee, a giant male tortoise at a local nature reserve. This moving and charming tale is the story of their friendship.
Additional information
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Format | Paperback |
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Pages | 32 |
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Year Published | 2007-10-1 |
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For Ages | 3 |
Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
ISBN 10 | 1847380956 |
Other text | Based on the true story of a baby hippo who loses his mother in the Tsunami and is adopted by a new mummy – a 130-year-old male giant tortoise. |