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Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

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4 out of 5
Based on 2,554 Ratings and 381 Reviews

Book Description
The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.

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 ama... More
Book Information
PublisherScholastic Press
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100439829739
ISBN-13978-0439829731
Publication Date02/01/2006
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About Craig Hatkoff (Author) : Craig Hatkoff is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Craig Hatkoff include Looking For Miza, True Story Of A Remarkable Friendship (Owen And Mzee), Day Together (O... more
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About Isabella Hatkoff (Author) : Isabella Hatkoff is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Isabella Hatkoff include Looking For Miza, Knut The Baby Polar Bear, Day Together (Owen And Mzee), and How ... more
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About Peter Greste (Illustrator) : Peter Greste is a published illustrator and a photographer of children's books. Published credits of Peter Greste include Owen & Mzee: Language Of Friendship, Best Friends (Owen And Mzee), and Owen & ... more
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