Whispers: The Story of a Baby Elephant

by Beverly Joubert and Dereck Joubert

Book Overview

Born on the savannah of Botswana, Whispers the elephant is only a few months old when his entire family is brought down by poachers. His only hope for survival is if he can find another family that will adopt him. Luckily, Whispers meets up with another family. But the jealousy of the leader's daughter, Precious, forces Whispers and another elephant, Groove, out on their own. Now they have only one another to depend on. And as they face each danger together, they form a bond that can only be broken by death.This poignant and heartwarming tale follows Whispers as he discovers his own voice in an often terrifying -- but ultimately beautiful -- world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786804548
• ISBN13: 9780786804542
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3