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The Elephant Thief

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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

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ISBN: 9781910655757
Publication date: 2nd March 2017
Author: Jane Kerr
Publisher: Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 327 pages