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  • The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.
  • Owen & Mzee The True Story by Isabella Hatkoff

    • Owen & Mzee The True Story by Isabella Hatkoff

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    Author:
    Isabella Hatkoff
    Binding:
    Hardcover
    Grade Content:
    4
    Guided Reading:
    R
    Copyright:
    2006
    Lexile:
    650
    Accelerated Reading Level:
    5.4
    Subject:
    ELA
    Standard:
    S4L1. Explain the roles of organisms and the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
    Awards & Recognitions:
    Flicker Tale Children's Book Award, Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Nautilus Award
    Book Type:
    Nonfiction

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    The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.

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    Author Isabella Hatkoff
    Binding Hardcover
    Grade Content 4
    Guided Reading R
    Copyright 2006
    Lexile 650
    Accelerated Reading Level 5.4
    Subject ELA
    Standard S4L1. Explain the roles of organisms and the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
    Awards & Recognitions Flicker Tale Children's Book Award, Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Nautilus Award
    Book Type Nonfiction

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