Extended Summary--West With Giraffes
audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ Based On The Book By Lynda Rutledge
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EXTENDED SUMMARY
WEST WITH GIRAFFES
BASED ON THE BOOK BY LYNDA RUTLEDGE
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY
CONTENT
The Giraffes Arrive
The Hurricane
The Road Begins
Struggling Through the Dust Bowl
Encounters Along the Way
A Road to California
The Giraffes in the Spotlight
Crisis and Decision
The End of the Road
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
"West With Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge follows the journey of two giraffes, Red and Wild Girl, transported across the United States in 1938. Amidst the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, the animals become symbols of hope, captivating the public's imagination. The story is told through the eyes of Woodrow Wilson Nickel, a young man who forms a deep bond with the giraffes while reflecting on his own painful past. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, and the transformative power of unexpected connections, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by both humans and animals during difficult times.
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