Publisher's Synopsis
Full of charming animals and devious villains, this brand new middle grade will enchant middle grade readers!
PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT THIEF:
'A classic-in-the-making.' THE TIMES
'This is storytelling at its best' BOOKS FOR KEEPS
Danny works at Belle Vue Zoo, where - alongside training the famous elephant Maharajah - he helps out with the day-to-day caring for the animals.
But when animals start escaping, Danny is the prime suspect: after all, he was a former street urchin and pickpocket.
When a man turns up claiming to be his father, the plot thickens.
Can Danny untangle the mystery of the animal escapade - and find out where he really belongs - in order to clear his name?
- The second novel from Jane Kerr, author of critically acclaimed The Elephant Thief
- Charming animals and deveious villains will enchant readers
- Perfect for ages 9 and up
