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At thirty inches tall, Carlotta is beautiful, spoiled, and demanding and has very little talent—Egypt, her elephant, dances better than she does.

How can a giant like Babe and a dwarf like Carlotta ever see eye to eye?



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“A heart-rending and memorable picture of 19th-century challenges for girls with unusual bodies.” — Kirkus Reviews Platt proves again she is unafraid to tackle intensely emotional issues for young readers in this beautifully written piece… Like its title, it inspires both curiosity and delight.” — Booklist

Professor Renoirs Collection of Oddities

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    A Hardback by Randall Platt

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
      Publication Date: 05/09/2019
      ISBN13: 9780062643346, 978-0062643346
      ISBN10: 0062643347

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      At thirty inches tall, Carlotta is beautiful, spoiled, and demanding and has very little talent—Egypt, her elephant, dances better than she does.

      How can a giant like Babe and a dwarf like Carlotta ever see eye to eye?



      Trade Review
      “A heart-rending and memorable picture of 19th-century challenges for girls with unusual bodies.” — Kirkus Reviews Platt proves again she is unafraid to tackle intensely emotional issues for young readers in this beautifully written piece… Like its title, it inspires both curiosity and delight.” — Booklist

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