The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them.

In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom.

The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad account of Anthony's experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures. Set against the background of life on an African game reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, it is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Published: 11/10/2009
ISBN: 9780312565787
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.25d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 53
Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 53
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2009
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2009
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2009
Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 53
Booklist 11/01/2009 pg. 9
Library Journal 11/01/2009 pg. 85
Publisher's Weekly Annex 11/02/2009

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 192023 / Elephant Whisperer (Adapted for Young Readers)
Reading Level: 6.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8