In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected 8212; and making the extraordinary come true.What if? Why not? Could it be?When a fortuneteller"s tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller"s mysterious answer (an elephant An elephant will lead him there) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it8217;s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes 8212; hope and belonging, desire and compassion 8212; with the lightness of a magician8217;s touch.From the Hardcover edition.