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The sinister curse of Dreadbear is a haunted attraction that has gained notoriety for its creepy and unsettling atmosphere. Located in a small town, Dreadbear has become a popular destination for thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts. However, many believe that there is more to the attraction than meets the eye. Legend has it that Dreadbear was built on an ancient burial ground, and the spirits of the restless dead now haunt its halls. Visitors have reported strange occurrences, such as unexplained footsteps, cold drafts, and eerie voices. Some have even claimed to have seen apparitions and felt the touch of invisible hands.

Peter is thrilled to learn about the elephant but despairs of finding both it and Adele, until he has a beautiful dream of a true memory of Adele. It convinces him that Adele lives. Vilna Lutz confesses that Adele was born alive, and a midwife took her away because Vilna Lutz thought he could not care for her. Peter rejects Vilna Lutz and decides not to be a soldier. He determines to see the elephant on the free day when the common people can view her. Leo Matienne, a small policeman who lives in the apartment below Peter, observes Peter’s joy at the news. Leo is a sensitive, gentle man who ponders unanswerable questions and explores seemingly impossible possibilities. He and his loving but more practical wife, Gloria, long for a family.

In his efforts to find his sister Adele and rescue the homesick elephant, Peter must overcome obstacles and unite a diverse group of characters that includes a policeman, an injured noblewoman, a stone carver, and the magician himself. A fortuneteller tells 10-year-old Peter that an elephant will lead him to his lost sister, which starts Peter on a journey of self-discovery and wonder in Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo s The Magician s Elephant 2009.

Some have even claimed to have seen apparitions and felt the touch of invisible hands. The curse of Dreadbear seems to have a particular effect on those with a weak heart or a fragile psyche. Many people have left the attraction in a state of extreme terror, unable to shake off the feeling of dread that lingers long after their visit.

The Magician's Elephant

Winner of BookBrowse's 2009 Children's Book Award. 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 will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true.

Winner of BookBrowse's 2009 Children's Book Award

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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 it’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 - hope and belonging, desire and compassion - with the lightness of a magician’s touch.

In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected - and making the extraordinary come true.

At the end of the century before last, in the market square of the city of Baltese, there stood a boy with a hat on his head and a coin in his hand. The boy’s name was Peter Augustus Duchene, and the coin that he held did not belong to him but was instead the property of his guardian, an old soldier named Vilna lutz, who had sent the boy to the market for fish and bread.

That day in the market square, in the midst of the entirely unremarkable and absolutely ordinary stalls of the fishmongers and cloth merchants and bakers and silversmiths, there had appeared, without warning or fanfare, the red tent of a fortuneteller. Attached to the fortuneteller’s tent was a piece of paper, and penned upon the paper in a cramped and unapologetic hand were these words: The most profound and difficult questions that could possibly be posed by the human mind or heart will be answered within for the price of one florit.

Peter read the small sign once, .

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

1. An author makes a very important choice with the first line of any story. This story begins: "At the end of the century before last, in the market square of the city of Baltese, there stood a boy . . ."
   • Why do you think that Kate DiCamillo made this choice?
   • How long ago is the story set?
2. Peter has been given money by Vilna Lutz to buy food, but he spends part of it on a fortuneteller instead. In "Jack and the Beanstalk," Jack makes a similar choice when he trades his cow for five magic beans instead of selling it. Can you think of any other stories that begin with an errand that is waylaid? What makes this an effective narrative device?
3. When he is standing in line in the market, Peter .

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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 it’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 - hope and belonging, desire and compassion - with the lightness of a magician’s touch.

Some have even experienced nightmares and panic attacks days, weeks, or even months later. Despite the rumors and legends surrounding Dreadbear, the attraction continues to draw crowds year after year. Some are skeptical of the curse and believe that the stories are simply a marketing ploy to generate more interest. However, others remain convinced that there is a malevolent force at work within the walls of Dreadbear. Those who dare to enter Dreadbear do so at their own risk, fully aware of the potential consequences. The attraction promises a truly horrifying experience, and for many, it delivers. The sinister curse of Dreadbear continues to captivate and terrify those who are brave enough to face it head-on..

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