Summary - West With Giraffes: Based On The Book By Lynda Rutledge

SUMMARY

WEST WITH GIRAFFES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LYNDA RUTLEDGE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

Woodrow Wilson Nickel's Story

Hurricane off the Coast of Haiti

An East Coast Stranger

Bound for California

Encounters on the Road

Across New Jersey and Delaware

Dangers and Discoveries

Crossing State Lines

Twists and Turns on the Road to San Diego

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge, tells the story of two giraffes that survive a hurricane and are transported across the .U.S. to the San Diego Zoo. The novel explores themes of friendship, survival, and the profound impact animals can have on human lives. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, a young Dust Bowl orphan named Woodrow Wilson Nickel becomes the caretaker of these giraffes, leading to an experience that transforms his life. The journey highlights the challenges and prejudices of the era. The story ultimately emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the power of emotion.

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Release date

Audiobook: 6 March 2025