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Description
During the catastrophic tsunami of 2004, a family of hippos was swept out to sea from their home on Sabaki River, in Eastern Kenya. The sole survivor of the disastor was a baby hippo who was rescued and given the name Owen. Motherless and alone, Owen is befriended by Mzee, a giant male tortoise at a local nature reserve. This moving and charming tale is the story of their friendship.
Additional information
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| language1 | |
| Pages | 32 |
| Publisher | |
| Year Published | 2007-10-1 |
| Imprint | |
| For Ages | 3 |
| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 1847380956 |
| Other text | Based on the true story of a baby hippo who loses his mother in the Tsunami and is adopted by a new mummy – a 130-year-old male giant tortoise. |
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