70 pages 2 hours read

Lynda Rutledge

West with Giraffes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge is widely praised for its engaging historical setting and vivid storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the heartfelt journey and well-developed characters, though some note that the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, the novel captures the spirit of adventure and resilience, making it a poignant read despite occasional narrative lulls.

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Who Should Read West with Giraffes?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with rich storytelling and animal-centric adventures, reminiscent of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants, will relish Lynda Rutledge's West with Giraffes. It blends historical realities with a heartwarming journey, appealing to fans of road stories and Americana.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Action / Adventure
Topics
Animals
History: World
Period
Great Depression
Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Natural World: Animals
Emotions/Behavior: Memory