The Elephant Thief (Paperback)
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The Elephant Thief (Paperback)

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Paperback 416 Pages
Published: 02/03/2017
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A thrilling historical animal adventure from debut author Jane Kerr! 'A classic-in-the-making ... Move over, Dumbo' THE TIMES 'The perfect mix of adventure, mystery and fact' SUNDAY EXPRESS When pickpocket Danny buys an elephant at auction, he's swept up on an unforgettable adventure. Offered a job by a zoo owner, all he has to do is ride Maharajah from Edinburgh to Manchester in one week. Everyone is watching, even Queen Victoria, but the journey is filled with drama and danger, and it's soon clear that not everyone wants them to arrive in time ... Based on the incredible true story of one elephant's journey from Edinburgh to Manchester An unlikely yet touching friendship between boy and elephant at its heart A story of resilience, overcoming adversity and achieving the impossible

Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781910655757
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 250 g
Dimensions: 198 x 143 x 22 mm

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“An instant classic for children”

When I first saw the cover of The Elephant Thief, I was immediately gripped by a sense that this was a children's book that would have the same feel as the ones I used to read when I was a child. Now that... More

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“A classic in the making”

At first glance, The Elephant Thief reminded me of one of my favourite books as a child: The Great Elephant Chase by Gillian Cross. Reading Jane Kerr's novel to my stepson, however, made me sit up and really pay... More

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