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Rumford, James

Chee-Lin: A Giraffe's Journey

40 pp. | Houghton | September, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-618-71720-0 $17.00
(3) K-3 Though little is known about the African giraffe presented to the emperor of China in the fifteenth century, Rumford has created a fascinating fictionalized tale, complete with descriptions of the animal's capture and voyage. Striking illustrations incorporate elements of three different cultures, reflecting the giraffe's remarkable journey from Malindi (now Kenya) to Bengal (now Bangladesh) to China. A historical note is appended. Timeline.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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