An epic story of determination and love, about one familys escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War
Captivating Telegraph

Its 1945, and the bombing of Dresden is imminent. Before the bombs start to fall, Lizzies zookeeper mother brings home the one animal she cant bear to lose: Marlene, the elephant.

When Lizzie and her family join the thousands of other refugees fleeing the city, they end up with more than one unusual companion . . .