by Marion Dane Bauer (Author), Marion Dane Bauer (Author), John Butler (Illustrator)
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.
Format: Picture Book
Pages: 32
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Published: 01 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1847380956
ISBN 13: 9781847380951