The Elephant Thief

The Elephant Thief

Paperback original

Paperback (02 Mar 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

 

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

About the Publisher

Chicken House

Chicken House

Scholastic is an award-winning publisher of original children's books. Scholastic publishes more than 600 new hardcover, paperback, and novelty books each year. The list includes the phenomenally successful publishing properties Harry Potter? and Captain Underpants?, the beloved series Clifford The Big Red Dog?, Goosebumps?, The 39 Clues?, I Spy?, Bone, The Magic School Bus?, Fly Guy, Geronimo Stilton, and The Hunger Games trilogy.

Book information

ISBN: 9781910655757
Publisher: Scholastic
Imprint: Chicken House
Pub date:
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 327
Weight: 246g
Height: 130mm
Width: 199mm
Spine width: 24mm