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Refined Novel Title: Giraffes Novel
"Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes..." At the age of 105, Woodrow Wilson Nickel finds himself reflecting on an unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave as he feels his life ebbing away. The year is 1938, amidst the lingering Great Depression, with Hitler threatening Europe and world-weary Americans longing for wonder. Their desire is answered by the miraculous survival of two giraffes who cross the Atlantic during a hurricane. This sets in motion a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to deliver Southern California's first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo, with the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow behind the wheel.
Inspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the world's first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes themselves. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, "West with Giraffes" explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it's too late.
The incredible true story of these two giraffes captured the hearts of Depression-era America, and their journey across the country has been reimagined in this emotional, rousing novel. Through the eyes of Woodrow, the reader is transported to a time of wonder and resilience, where the power of a simple story can transcend the challenges of the era and leave a lasting impact on those who bear witness.
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