Tua and the Elephant

by R.P. Harris

Book Overview

Ten-year-old Tua--Thai for "peanut"--has everything she needs at home in Chiang Mai, Thailand, except for one thing she's always wanted: a sister. In the market one day, Tua makes an accidental acquaintance--one with wise, loving eyes, remarkable strength, and a very curious trunk. And when Tua meets Pohn-Pohn, it's clear this elephant needs her help. Together, the unusual team sets off on a remarkable journey to escape from Pohn-Pohn's vile captors...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811877817
• ISBN13: 9780811877817
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6