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Books with title Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

  • Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

    Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu, Peter Greste

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Feb. 1, 2006)
    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 amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.
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  • Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

    Craig Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, Peter Greste

    eBook (Scholastic Press, March 29, 2016)
    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 amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.
  • Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee

    Roberta Edwards, Carol Schwartz

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, May 10, 2007)
    After the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, a little hippo named Owen was discovered orphaned and alone, far from home. Come read the true and heartwarming story of the animal sanctuary that provided a new home for Owen, where he found an unlikely best friend in a 130- year-old tortoise named Mzee.
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  • Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee

    Roberta Edwards, Carol Schwartz

    eBook (Penguin Young Readers, May 10, 2007)
    After the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, a little hippo named Owen was discovered orphaned and alone, far from home. Come read the true and heartwarming story of the animal sanctuary that provided a new home for Owen, where he found an unlikely best friend in a 130- year-old tortoise named Mzee.
  • Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

    Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu, Peter Greste

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Feb. 1, 2006)
    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 amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.
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  • MILENA - The Story of a Remarkable Friendship

    Margaret Buber-Neumann, Translated From the German by Ralph Manheim

    Paperback (Schocken, June 11, 1989)
    Translated from the German. 1988 trade paperback. Margaret Buber-Neumann (Under Two Dictators: Prisoner of Stalin and Hitler). The tragic story of a brave woman and reporter sent to die in Nazi concentration camp in Ravensbruck.
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  • Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee

    Roberta Edwards, Carol Schwartz

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-05-09, May 9, 2008)
    After the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, a little hippo named Owen was discovered orphaned and alone, far from home. Come read the true and heartwarming story of the animal sanctuary that provided a new home for Owen, where he found an unlikely best friend in a 130- year-old tortoise named Mzee.
  • The Remarkable Friendship of Mr. Cat and Mr. Rat

    Rick Walton, Lisa McCue

    Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, Oct. 5, 2006)
    Mr. Cat and Mr. Rat enjoy playing tricks on one another, but they discover true friendship after one receives a tasty gift that he believes is from the other.
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  • By Isabella Hatkoff Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

    Isabella Hatkoff

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Aug. 16, 1700)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
  • Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee

    Roberta Edwards, Carol Schwartz

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, May 1, 2007)
    After the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, a little hippo named Owen was discovered orphaned and alone, far from home. Come read the true and heartwarming story of the animal sanctuary that provided a new home for Owen, where he found an unlikely best friend in a 130- year-old tortoise named Mzee.
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  • Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff

    Isabella Hatkoff;Craig Hatkoff;Paula Kahumbu

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Jan. 1, 1825)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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  • Milena The Story of a Remarkable Friendship

    Margarete Buber-Neumann

    Paperback (Schocken Books, March 15, 1988)
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