Bibliograph

The elephant keeper, caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia, written by Margriet Ruurs ; illustrated by Pedro Covo

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The elephant keeper, caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia, written by Margriet Ruurs ; illustrated by Pedro Covo

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The elephant keeper

Oclc number

960840401

Responsibility statement

written by Margriet Ruurs ; illustrated by Pedro Covo

Series statement

CitizenKid

Sub title

caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia

Summary

"In 14-year-old Aaron's village in Zambia, poaching for ivory is common practice, and elephants are feared because of the danger they pose to humans and the damage they often cause to crops so important to the villagers' livelihoods. But when Aaron encounters a newborn elephant in distress, his instinct is not to run away, but to jump to its rescue. This is the beginning of a beautiful bond of friendship and a meaningful vocation. This ... story ... is inspired by the true story of Aaron and Zambezi--a teenage Zambian boy and an orphaned baby elephant that was rescued from a swimming pool at a holiday lodge...."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

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Caring for orphaned elephants in Zambia

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