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The Elephant Thief

By Jane Kerr

Adjectives

thrilling heartwarming historical adventurous

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Animals

Synopsis

In 1872 Edinburgh, young pickpocket Danny unexpectedly acquires an elephant named Maharajah at an auction. Seizing the opportunity, zookeeper Mr. Jameson challenges Danny to ride Maharajah from Edinburgh to Manchester within a week. As they embark on this perilous journey, they face numerous obstacles, including a rival zookeeper determined to see them fail and Danny's own troubled past catching up. Based on true events, this thrilling adventure explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of redemption.

About the author

Jane Kerr is a British author who loves writing exciting adventure stories for young readers. She is best known for her book 'The Elephant Thief', which is inspired by a real-life elephant. Jane enjoys creating characters who are brave and curious, and she hopes her stories will spark your imagination and love of reading.

Pages

416 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2017

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