The Elephant Dancer

Written by Jessica Gunderson · Illustrated by Caroline Hu

Part of the Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales series

A girl fears losing her beloved elephant to the queen's desires.

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64 pages· 3,232 words· Est. 27 min read· 510L

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Bookroo's summary

Raised by an elephant and a hunter, Lali's world is turned upside down when the queen desires her elephant mother. As the bond between girl and elephant faces a royal threat, Lali must navigate a path to protect her family. Will she find a way to keep them together, or will the queen's wishes tear them apart?

From the publisher

Lali’s first mother was an elephant. When she was found and taken in by a hunter as a baby, her elephant mother joined the family, too. Years later, the beautiful animal catches the eye of the queen. Lali fears that she will lose her elephant.

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