The Elephant Girl
by James Patterson, Ellen Banda-Aaku
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AN INDIE NEXT PICK AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH!
#1 bestselling author James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship--perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, Pax, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
Clever, sensitive Jama likes elephants better than people. While her classmates gossip--especially about the new boy, Leku--twelve-year-old Jama takes refuge at the watering hole outside her village. There she befriends a baby elephant she names Mbegu, Swahili for seed.
When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths--one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline.
Inspired by true events, The Elephant Girl is a moving exploration of the bonds between creatures and the power of belonging.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780316316927
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- James Patterson, Ellen Banda-Aaku
- Publisher
- Jimmy Patterson
- Published Date
- July 25, 2022
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 272
- Physical Info
- 1 in H x 7.9 in L x 5.5 in W (0.75 lb)
This is a story that hinges on the real truth about poaching. People and elephants get killed. The main character is a 12 yr old girl who loves elephants. She goes through much tragedy. In todays world, I felt it best not to give it to my 13yo Granddaughter.
Awesome “used” condition! My daughter is in a book club and needs this for school.
Ordered for my daughters English class. Arrived as described. Thank you!
I enjoyed the book. A great coming of age story. It shows how terrible things can and will happen and yet the human spirit will help us to survive.
I am happy to have the book but the cover was torn and messed up. If this was for my use, that wouldn't have been as big of a deal although it was supposed to be new. It is for a gift so it is very awkward to give a gift with a torn-up cover.
