Clara

Kirjan Clara (2016) on kirjoittanut Sarah Hewitt. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 36 sivua ja se on pokkari.

The True Story of the Rhino who became a Superstar 'Clara' tells the true story of a remarkable 18th century rhino, her extraordinary life and adventures. It is also the story of an unusual friendship. Colourful, heartwarming and thought provoking and told in simple language with charming, colourful and detailed illustrations, this tale will delight readers both young and old. Clara the rhino was born in India over 250 years ago. She was adopted by a wealthy man. She lived in his house with his family and became so tame that she even ate her meals off a dinner plate But Clara grew too big for the house and when she was two years old was sold to a sea captain. She sailed with her new owner to his home in Holland. Clara's owner was very proud of her and decided to show her off. For the next 17 years they toured Europe in a huge carriage pulled by eight horses. Thousands of people flocked to see Clara. She visited kings and queens and had her portrait painted. The French Navy even named a ship 'Rhinoc ros' in her honour Clara was an 18th century superstar