An Elephant in the Garden

In 1945, as war ravages Europe, young Elizabeth and her family face a perilous journey after their home in Dresden is destroyed by bombs. With her mother determined to save Marlene, a beloved young elephant from the zoo, they embark on a harrowing escape through a winter landscape, evading encroaching Russian troops. This captivating tale explores the extraordinary bond between humans and animals against the backdrop of conflict, highlighting their resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.