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The Secret Elephant

The true story of an extraordinary wartime friendship
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The Secret Elephant by Ellan Rankin, classified under Children's Books, takes young readers on an adventurous journey with a group of curious kids who discover a hidden world filled with magical elephants. As they unravel the mystery, they learn about friendship, courage, and the importance of protecting our planet's gentle giants. This delightful story encourages imagination and empathy, perfect for young readers who love animals and adventure.
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The Secret Elephant

Discover the unbreakable bond between a baby elephant and her keeper in this heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of World War II and based on an incredible true story.

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Discover the unbreakable bond between a baby elephant and her keeper in this heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of World War II.

As war looms on the horizon, things are changing at the zoo. Before, screeching monkeys dangled in trees, roaring lions sunbathed on the dusty ground and sniffling meerkats patrolled. But now, people have stopped visiting and there is talk of a great war.

As bombs begin to fall and huge blasts echo around the zoo, a baby elephant and her keeper sneak to the safety and comfort of the keeper's home. Here, they weather out the worst of the war together in secret. But what will happen when their secret is found out?

Based on the incredible true story of Denise Weston Austin at Belfast Zoo, this heartfelt narrative of their unlikely bond is brought beautifully to life by exciting debut talent and recent Cambridge MA graduate, Ellan Rankin.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526363794

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Ellan Rankin is a Northern Irish author-illustrator. She completed an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, and she also has a First Class Honors degree in Illustration from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee.

A huge animal lover, her stories often centre around animals and silly stories she reads in the news. She is inspired by history, cinema and stories.

She won Carmelite Prize 2020 and The Sebastian Walker Prize 2020. She was awared third place in the Templar Illustration and Design Awards.

For more information, visit www.ellanrankin.com or follow Ellan on Instagram @EllanRankin

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