The Elephant's Tale

Authors: St. John, Lauren
Lexile: 880,
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
BISAC/Subject: JUV037000, JUV002080, JUV030010
ISBN: 9781101427484, Related ISBNs: 014241879X, 0803732910, 1101427485, 9780142418796, 9780803732919
Classification: Fiction
Number of pages: 208,
Audience: Children/juvenile
Synopsis: The fourth thrilling adventure in the dramatic Legend of the Animal Healer series!

When Martine and her grandmother discover that they might lose their game reserve, Sawubona, because of a clause in her grandfather's will, Martine and her best friend, Ben, decide to take matters into their own hands. After Martine hears a prophecy that tells her: "The elephants will lead you to the truth," Martine and Ben stow away in an airplane, get stuck in the desert, and help a group of elephants escape from a horrible prison. Along the way, Martine learns the truth about Sawubona, as well as the dramatic truth about her gift with animals and where it will take her in her life . . .
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