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K-Gr 2—A heartwarming story set in the early 1900's about a young boy who desperately want to befriend an elephant. Latham's story is loosely based on a true circus elephant that retired to live in a park in Birmingham, Alabama. Frank, a black boy who draws elephants, talks about elephants, and dreams of meeting an elephant, might just get his wish. Frank and his classmates learn that a circus elephant needs a new home and collect pennies to help the city of Birmingham buy Miss Fancy. Frank is overcome with excitement as he awaits the day Miss Fancy would arrive. Crowds of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More