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Cover of Clara: The (Mostly) True Story of the Rhinoceros Who Dazzled Kings, Inspired Artists, and Won the Hearts of Everyone . . . While She Ate Her Way Up and Down a Continent

Clara: The (Mostly) True Story of the Rhinoceros Who Dazzled Kings, Inspired Artists, and Won the Hearts of Everyone . . . While She Ate Her Way Up and Down a Continent

Emily Arnold McCully, illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully

Set in the 1800s, this account follows an orphaned rhinoceros adopted by a Dutch sea captain. Clara travels through Europe and charms the people she meets. Watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany her story, and notes address issues related to animal treatment. The book combines a historical animal story with Clara’s journey across the continent.

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Themes
Animals · History · Travel · Wildlife
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade
Published
June 7, 2016
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9780553522464
Language
English
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