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The Elephant Thief

ebook
  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

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    Publisher: Scholastic

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781911077350
    • File size: 1979 KB
    • Release date: March 2, 2017

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781911077350
    • File size: 1980 KB
    • Release date: March 2, 2017

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    Levels

    Lexile® Measure:630
    Text Difficulty:2-3

      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

  • Expand title description text