Water for Elephants is a heart-warming love story set in a travelling circus during the Great Depression. The unique feature of the book is the portrayal of the behind-the-scenes of circus life, which makes this book a must-read for those who are interested in learning about the circus industry. The book also explores themes of love, class, and animal rights, which makes it an excellent read for those looking for a thought-provoking and emotional story.

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• Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
• ALA Alex Award (2007)
• The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
• LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)

In Depression-era America, everyone's running away from something. Some people join the circus to escape. Jacob Jankowski hitches a ride on a freight train and in that instant his life changes. By morning, he's landed a job with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. By nightfall, he's in love.

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