Yoko Tanaka

When a mysterious fortune-teller's tent appears in the market square of Baltese, ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows exactly what he must ask. He has one burning question: is his sister still alive? The fortune-teller's answer changes his life forever. She tells him that his sister lives, and that an elephant will lead him to her. But there are no elephants in Baltese! That is, until a magician's trick goes spectacularly wrong, conjuring a real elephant from the sky. This impossible event sets off a remarkable chain of adventures. To find his sister, Peter must believe in the unbelievable and trust that extraordinary things can happen. This captivating, dreamlike tale explores hope, belonging, and the quiet magic of compassion. Step into a beautifully atmospheric world where a young boy's determination defies all odds, proving that sometimes, the most impossible answers are the ones that lead you exactly where you need to go.