Title
When The Elephants Dance
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Papa Explains The War Like This: When The Elephants Dance, The Chickens Must Be Careful. The Great Beasts, As They Circle One Another, Shaking The Trees And Trumpeting Loudly, Are The Amerikanos And The Japanese As They Fight. And Our Philippine Islands? We Are The Small Chickens.Once In A Great While Comes A Storyteller Who Can Illuminate Worlds Large And Small, Magical And True To Life. When The Elephants Dance Introduces Us To The Incandescent Voice Of Tess Uriza Holthe, Who Sets Her Remarkable First Novel In The Waning Days Of World War Ii, As The Japanese And The Americans Engage In A Fierce Battle For Possession Of The Philippine Islands. The Karangalan Family And Their Neighbors Huddle For Survival In The Cellar Of A House A Few Miles From Manila. Outside The Safety Of Their Little Refuge The War Rages Onfiery Bombs Torch The Beautiful Filipino Countryside, Japanese Soldiers Round Up And Interrogate Innocent People, And From The Hills Guerillas Wage A Desperate Campaign Against The Enemy. Inside The Cellar, These Men, Women, And Children Put Their Hopes And Dreams On Hold As They Wait Out The War, Only Emerging To Look For Food, Water, And Medicine.Through The Eyes Of Three Narrators, Thirteenyearold Alejandro Karangalan, His Spirited Older Sister Isabelle, And Domingo, A Passionate Guerilla Commander, We See How Ordinary People Must Learn To Live In The Midst Of Extraordinary Uncertainty, How They Must Find Hope For Survival Where None Seems To Exist. They Find This Hope In The Dramatic History Of The Philippine Islands And The Passion And Bravery Of Its People. Crowded Together In The Cellar, The Karangalans And Their Friends And Neighbors Tell Magical Stories To One Another Based On Filipino Myth And Legend To Fuel Their Courage, Pass The Time, And Teach Important Lessons. The Group Is Held Spellbound By These Stories, Which Feature A Dazzling Array Of Ghosts, Witches, Supernatural Creatures, And Courageous Filipinos Who Changed The Course Of History With Their Actions. These Profoundly Moving Stories Transport The Listeners From The Chaos Of The War Around Them And Give Them New Resolve To Fight On.With When The Elephants Dance Holthe Has Not Only Written A Gripping Narrative Of How Alejandro, Isabelle, Domingo And Their Community Fight For Survival, But A Loving Tribute To The Magical Realism That Infuses Filipino Culture. The Stories Shared By Her Characters Are Based On The Same Tales Handed Down To Holthe From Her Filipino Father And Lola, Her Grandmother. This Stunning Debut Novel Is The First To Celebrate In Such Richness And Depth The Spirit Of The Filipino People And Their Fascinating Story And Marks The Introduction Of A Talented New Author Who Will Join The Ranks Of Writers Such As Arundhati Roy, Manil Suri, And Amy Tan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When the Elephants Dance'? A: 'When the Elephants Dance' explores the impact of war on ordinary lives, focusing on themes of survival, hope, and the power of storytelling amidst chaos.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'When the Elephants Dance' is Tess Uriza Holthe.
- Q: When was 'When the Elephants Dance' published? A: 'When the Elephants Dance' was published on June 24, 2003.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is set during the waning days of World War II in the Philippine Islands, as Japanese and American forces battle for control.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'When the Elephants Dance' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What age group is appropriate for this book? A: 'When the Elephants Dance' is suitable for young adult readers and above, given its historical context and themes.
- Q: Are there any notable character perspectives in the book? A: Yes, the story is narrated through the perspectives of three characters: Alejandro, Isabelle, and Domingo, each providing unique insights into their experiences during the war.
- Q: What literary style is used in 'When the Elephants Dance'? A: The novel incorporates elements of magical realism, reflecting Filipino culture and folklore.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone novel? A: 'When the Elephants Dance' is a standalone novel, marking Tess Uriza Holthe's debut in fiction.