Summary - West With GiraffesSummary - West With Giraffes

SUMMARY WEST WITH GIRAFFES BASED ON THE BOOK BY LYNDA RUTLEDGE SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY CONTENT Woodrow Wilson Nickel's Story Hurricane off the Coast of Haiti An East Coast Stranger Bound for California Encounters on the Road Across New Jersey and Delaware Dangers and Discoveries Crossing State Lines Twists and Turns on the Road to San Diego General Analysis ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge, tells the story of two giraffes that survive a hurricane and are transported across the .U.S. to the San Diego Zoo. The novel explores themes of friendship, survival, and the profound impact animals can have on human lives. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, a young Dust Bowl orphan named Woodrow Wilson Nickel becomes the caretaker of these giraffes, leading to an experience that transforms his life. The journey highlights the challenges and prejudices of the era. The story ultimately emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the power of emotion.