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What Elephants Know

Eric Dinerstein

Set in the threatened borderland jungle between Nepal and India during the 1970s, this story follows Nandu, an orphaned boy. Abandoned in the jungle at age two, he is found under the protection of a pack of wild dogs. As he grows, Nandu discovers that his future lies in becoming a great elephant driver. The novel places his journey among wild animals and the endangered forest landscape of the Nepalese borderlands.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

Book details

Themes
Animals · Environment · Identity · Wildlife · Work And Careers
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
May 16, 2017
Pages
287
ISBN-13
9781484746479
Language
English