{"product_id":"the-elephant-girl-hardcover","title":"The Elephant Girl - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEllen Banda-Aaku\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSophia Krevoy\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INDIE NEXT PICK AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 bestselling author James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePax\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn-Dixie\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Clever, sensitive Jama likes elephants better than people. While her classmates gossip--especially about the new boy, Leku--twelve-year-old Jama takes refuge at the watering hole outside her village. There she befriends a baby elephant she names Mbegu, Swahili for seed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths--one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by true events, \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving exploration of the bonds between creatures and the power of belonging. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Emotionally thrilling and richly satisfying.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This powerful novel ...is thoroughly grounded in Jama's bravery, moral strength, and genuine love for the animals that share her home.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e is the world's bestselling author. The creator of \u003ci\u003eMax Einstein\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMiddle School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Banda-Aaku\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and producer. She has lived, studied, and worked in Ghana, South Africa, and Zambia, and currently lives in the UK with her two children.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Girl\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158386741383,"sku":"9780316316927","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ce0e6c553dc0b20ec9a460b2e20cf79d.webp?v=1733258401","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-elephant-girl-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}