Discusses Sara Gruen's Novel Water for Elephants
The Complete Package for Readers and Leaders
2007
First Published
4.21
Average Rating
82
Number of Pages
Running away with the circus is one of the most enduring and romantic ideas in the world. However, circus life during the Depression era was, in reality, hard and painful. Jacob Jankowski, now over ninety years old, looks back on that time of desperation, cruelty and prejudice, but at the same time, he recalls a magical atmosphere, the animals, the larger-than-life circus population, love, and, of course, a special elephant named Rosie. Sara Gruen depicts a juxtaposed world of the train circus and the nursing home. The Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide for this marvelous novel will uncover the mystery of how to carry water for elephants. In addition, you will explore Gruen s masterful story-telling techniques and how the worlds of aging and circus adventure intersect. Learn surprising facts about circus life and elephants. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.
Avg Rating
4.21
Number of Ratings
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Author
Marilyn Herbert
Author · 8 books
As an educator, school librarian, writer, book-talk presenter and facilitator, Marilyn loves to read and talk about books. Her enthusiasm for reading and sharing led her to unite her two favorite things: people and pages. In turn, this led to the creation of Bookclub-in-a-Box, the ultimate discussion companion for contemporary works of literary fiction. Marilyn is always looking for a great debate about books and welcomes all feedback.
