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Name: The Warm Place
Author: Nancy Farmer

Ruva, a young giraffe, is taken from her homeland and placed in a San Francisco zoo. With the help of two clever rats, a street‑smart chameleon, a runaway boy, and the collective magic of the animal kingdom, Ruva embarks on a quest to return to the warm place that she calls home. A tale that blends friendship, adventure, and the animal world.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Nancy Farmer

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