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West with Giraffes

by Lynda Rutledge

2021 · 368 pages · Fiction

Inspired by a true story, this novel follows young Woody Nickel as he drives two giraffes across the United States during the Great Depression. After surviving a hurricane, the animals must travel from New York to the San Diego Zoo in a custom truck. Accompanied by an old zookeeper and a persistent photographer, Woody embarks on a transformative journey across a landscape of dust bowls and hope. It is a moving exploration of resilience, the bond between humans and animals, and the American spirit.

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