The Elephant Keeper
Set in 18th-century England, Christopher Nicholson’s The Elephant Keeper is a captivating tale about two baby elephants and the young man who accidentally becomes their keeper.
More dead than alive after their voyage from the East Indies, the two elephants bought by Tom’s employer could barely raise their trunks when they were freed from their crates, but for Tom, it’s love at first sight. Assigned to their care, he soon nurses them back to health, developing an uncanny rapport with the magnificent beasts that amazes all who see it. But when his employer is forced to sell them to different owners, Tom faces a terrible decision. Should he go with the willful Timothy or the more timid Jenny? His choice changes all their lives forever.
Softcover: 352 pages
Publisher: William Morrow & Co, Inc/Imp of Har. ( August 04, 2009 )
Item #: 83-4663
ISBN: 9781616641726
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.72 inches
Product Weight: 9.0 ounces
Captivating
August 29, 2010
This is a lovely and relaxing book....I feel as though I've been traipsing about the English countryside with these elephants and their keeper. This has been a good read for my soul.
Reviewer: Judith
I was disappointed
March 09, 2010
This book sounded really interesting, but it wasn't. It was very slow and somewhat boring. I finished it, but was unimpressed.
Reviewer: Martha
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