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The Elephant Thief

Jane Kerr

Set in Victorian Edinburgh and based on real events, this story follows Danny, an orphaned pickpocket. After accidentally purchasing an elephant at an auction, he is offered work by a zookeeper: ride Maharajah from Edinburgh to Manchester in a single week. The task sends Danny and the elephant into a race against time, with danger and villains along the way. As he undertakes the journey, Danny’s life changes through his connection with the famous elephant and the demanding trip ahead.

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Themes
Adventure · Animals · History · Travel
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781338188431
Language
English
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