Water for elephants
Animal stories, Historical fiction, Movie and television tie-ins, Romance
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
1931. Veterinary student Jacob Jankowski's world comes crashing down when his parents die in a car accident. Broke, Jacob joins the circus, falls for Marlena, a married circus star, and cares for animals like Rosie the elephant. Caught between his… love for Marlena and his need for belonging, Jacob is freed only by a murderous secret that will bring the big top down. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006.