📖 peek insideWest with Giraffes
by Lynda Rutledge
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.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
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