The Elephant Thief

Written by Jane Kerr

Book #1 in the The Elephant Thief series

A boy and an elephant race against time and foes on a perilous journey.

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320 pages· 73,913 words· Est. 10.5 hour read· 630L

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Bookroo's summary

Young pickpocket Danny's life changes when he accidentally buys an elephant. Tasked with riding Maharajah from Edinburgh to Manchester in a week, Danny faces a rival zookeeper's sabotage and his own shadowy past. As the nation watches, including the Queen, Danny must earn the elephant's trust and navigate treacherous challenges. Will they triumph against the odds and complete their daring journey?

From the publisher

When young pickpocket Danny accidentally buys an elephant at an auction, he finds himself swept up on an unforgettable adventure. Offered a job by a zookeeper, all he has to do is ride Maharajah from Edinburgh to Manchester in one week.Everyone in the country is watching, even the Queen, but the journey soon proves to be filled with drama and danger. A rival zookeeper will stop at nothing to make sure they fail, and soon Danny’s shady connections from his past threaten to overturn the mission…Can Danny win the trust and friendship of the elephant and guide him home? Can the two of them stick together through the odds and win the day?

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