Clara: The True Story of Clara the Rhino

By Sarah Hewitt and Sarah Hewitt

A wordless picture book to appeal to all ages. 'Clara' tells the true story of a remarkable 18th century rhino, her extraordinary life and adventures. Colourful, heartwarming and thought provoking: Clara the rhino was born in India over 250 years ago. When hunters killed her mother 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1539669793
• ISBN13: 9781539669791
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"