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West With Giraffes

Lynda Rutledge

Start date: June 1, 2025

Finish date: June 30, 2025

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Sep 23, 2025 Beth Given rated it liked it

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At seventeen, Woody Nickel has already seen more tragedy in his Oklahoma upbringing than many adults. He's lost family to the dust bowl tragedy and has lived life in poverty as a hobo, riding the rails. When he stumbles across the chance to help transport two giraffes across the country to the San Diego Zoo, he seizes the opportunity as his ticket to California, fabled land of promise. As Woody journeys west, he comes to find strength in himself and healing from his past.

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Aug 21, 2021 Celeste rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this historical fiction that takes place during the Great Depression and tells about two giraffes who traveled cross country to the San Diego zoo. Good characters, great historical backdrop and enough action/adventure to keep me reading.

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