"A haunting portrait of families, human and otherwise, torn apart. . .
. Hartnett combines powerful prose with magical realism." -- Publishers
Weekly (starred review)
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**When the Germans attack their Romany encampment during World War II,
Andrej and his younger brother, Tomas, flee through a ravaged
countryside under cover of darkness, guarding a secret bundle. Their
journey leads to a bombed-out town, where the boys discover a hidden
wonder: a zoo filled with creatures in need of hope. Like Andrej and
Tomas, the animals -- wolf and eagle, monkey and bear, lioness and seal,
kangaroo and llama -- have stories to share and a mission to reclaim
their lives.