Water for Elephants is largely set in America in the 1930s and is the story of a travelling circus. The story follows Jacob, a young man recently orphaned who was a veterinary student who finished just shy of his final exams. In desperation he jumps onto a train and discovers that it belongs to the circus. What follows is a tale of love, hate, friendship, betrayal and an elephant.
A fascinating look into the history of travelling circus' of the time with interesting characters and a satisfyingly clever ending.
You can borrow Water for Elephants from Wagga City Library or reserve it here.
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