Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue

Name: Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781838740238
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By William Grill

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Summary

Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue by William Grill is a captivating children's book that tells the true story of an extraordinary elephant named Bandoola and his mahout, Chunee. During World War II, they bravely lead a group of refugees to safety through the perilous jungles of Burma, showcasing courage, friendship, and the bond between humans and animals. The story is beautifully illustrated, making it both an educational and inspiring read for younger audiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by true stories of animals and their incredible bonds with humans. This tale vividly illustrates an extraordinary journey during World War II, showcasing courage, friendship, and survival. Its beautiful illustrations and engaging narrative will capture the imaginations of young readers and animal lovers alike.

Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue

When a world war comes to Myanmar (Burma), one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper Po Toke and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, taking trust, understanding and bravery to the very limit.

In this moving tale based on a true story, award-winning William Grill's stunning illustrations show the majesty of Myanmar's forests and mountains, the backdrop to a heart-warming tale about empathy between humans and animals, and the strength that can arise from working together when the world is full of danger.

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When a world war comes to Myanmar (Burma), one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper Po Toke, and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, taking trust, understanding, and bravery to the very limit.

Together, they lead a group of 53 elephants and over 200 refugees to safety, scaling 6000ft mountains as they trek from Myanmar to northern India.

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Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue by William Grill is praised for its captivating illustrations by a Greenaway Medal winner, offering an elegant and astonishing narrative about elephants in Myanmar and their human companions during a heroic wartime journey. The book is noted for its distinctive artwork, including maps and elephant commands, while the story is told in a stylish manner. The journey of Bandoola and war veteran James Howard Williams is highlighted for its depiction of courage in this beautifully crafted book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838740238

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 88

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Science & Nature William Grill

About the Author

William Grill is a Bristol based illustrator whose main interest lies in narrative illustration and publishing. He draws most of his inspiration from the natural world, and enjoys working in coloured pencils and relief printmaking; his first book, the best-selling Shackleton's Journey won the 2015 Kate Greenaway award and has been translated into over 14 languages. As well as running art clubs, William has given workshops at The Design Museum, Southbank Centre, schools and universities.