Children's author Kate DiCamillo's as-yet unpublished latest book The Magician's Elephant has already been optioned for the big screen by Fox, and they've now chosen a screenwriter for the project for good measure: The Go-Getter's Martin Hynes will write the film.
The book focuses on an orphan called Peter Augustus Duchene, who goes to a fortune teller to ask two questions: is his lost sister still alive? And if so, how can he find her? The fortune teller informs him that an elephant will lead Peter to his lost sister, setting in motion a chain of unlikely events.
DiCamillo previously wrote Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux, one of the more charming films of the last few years. Hynes told Variety that this film will be "a fable which could both be a classic but not take itself too seriously. The film we've referenced in terms of tone is 'The Princess Bride' -- something that kids will enjoy, but adults will love on other levels."
There's no word yet on whether Hynes will also direct the film, but watch this space for further news.