Elephant Whisperer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780312565787)

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of rogue wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them.

In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom.

The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad account of Anthony's experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures. Set against the background of life on an African game reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, it is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

Author: Lawrence Anthony
ISBN-10: 031256578X
ISBN-13: 9780312565787
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2009
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.25d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 192023 / Elephant Whisperer (Adapted for Young Readers)


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 53
Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 53
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2009
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2009
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2009
Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 53
Booklist 11/01/2009 pg. 9
Library Journal 11/01/2009 pg. 85
Publisher's Weekly Annex 11/02/2009