The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

By Nizrana Farook

A daring heist leads to a jungle adventure. Can a thief become a hero?

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256 pages· 38,442 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Chaya, a nobleman's rebellious daughter, can't resist stealing the queen's jewels to help her impoverished village. But a botched escape endangers a friend, forcing Chaya to flee on the king's prized elephant. With revolution and danger lurking in the jungle, she leads her companions on a thrilling adventure. Can Chaya return as a hero, or will her thievery spell disaster for her ragtag gang? Discover the twists and turns of this lush, Sri Lankan-inspired tale of friendship, risk, and redemption.

From the publisher

Author Nizrana Farook makes her middle grade debut in a daring tale of friendship, risk, and reward, all set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka.”A rich and joyful adventure story for those who enjoy daring escapades in a fairy-tale setting.” –School Library JournalChaya, a nobleman’s rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can’t resist the shiny temptations the king’s palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood for her impoverished community doesn’t come without risks, and when Chaya steals the queen’s jewels from a bedside table–a messy getaway jeopardizes the life of a close friend.After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes on the king’s prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads her companions on a thrilling adventure. After leaving her village as a thief, can she return as a hero? Or will Chaya’s sticky fingers be the beginning–or the end–of everything for the intrepid gang?Debut author Nizrana Farook spins a page-turning middle grade tale in a lush, fictional Sri Lankan setting. Just right for adventure fans, the book explores themes of friendship and loyalty, risk and reward, and heroism.

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