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Elephant Child - by Mary Ellis (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • From the author of The Arctic Fox and Lily Dragon, a moving and exciting new novel set in Africa about a child with a special relationship with elephants.
  • 7-10 Years
  • 7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
  • 128 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Animals

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About the Book



From the author of The Arctic Fox and Lily Dragon, a moving and exciting new novel set in Africa about a child with a special relationship with elephants. Roaring Good Reads: For Confident Readers 7 - 10



Book Synopsis



From the author of The Arctic Fox and Lily Dragon, a moving and exciting new novel set in Africa about a child with a special relationship with elephants. Roaring Good Reads: For Confident Readers 7 - 10

Shola was five when she was found by scientists in the Bakuli National Park in Africa. Exhausted and half-starved, she had been kept safe by a family of elephants who had treated her as one of their young. Shola goes to live with the scientists and their son, Leo, who is thrilled to have an older sister. But when Leo's parents are killed in a plane crash, Leo is sent back to live in England. Returning to Africa some years later, Leo is shocked to find that Shola hasn't spoken since the tragic accident and that a growing number of the elephants are being killed for ivory. He and Shola set off to find 'their' elephants, despite the danger of the poachers, and along with their favourite elephant Shola also finds her voice.

This is Shola's story, told by Leo, about the idyllic life they lead in Africa surrounded by wildlife - elephants in particular - an idyllic life that is cut short by danger and death . It's a novel of adventure and family ties crossing two cultures - African and European - and two kingdoms, human and animal. A third novel from Mary Ellis, that is both lyrical and exciting; thrilling and moving.



Review Quotes




Of The Arctic Fox:
'An evocative and moving story, and a convincing picture of Inuit culture.' Mail on Sunday
'...hooked from the first line, a great sense of adventure.' Observer
'it is a pleasure to find such a talented newcomer to children's books.' Books for Keeps

Of Lily Dragon
'Ellis's style is assured, her narrative lucid and compelling.' TES
'Mary Ellis is a wonderful storyteller and her descriptions of such a far-away country bring it vividly to life.' Kids Out




About the Author



Mary Ellis grew up in Switzerland and at the age of the eleven went to school in England. Following teacher training at the Froebel Institute, Mary taught for ten years in London primary schools. Mary loves reading, poetry, picnics, walking in hills and dancing. She lives in Barnes with her husband, the illustrator Andy Ellis, and their two young children.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-10 Years
Sub-Genre: Animals
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Theme: Elephants
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Ellis
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2003
TCIN: 88844725
UPC: 9780007128204
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-6240
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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