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ISBN: 9781911077350
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PAGES: 220
PUBLICATION DATE: March 2, 2017
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The Elephant Thief
By (author) Jane Kerr
When pickpocket Danny accidentally bids for Maharajah the elephantat an Edinburgh auction, he’s swept up on an unforgettable journey.His new employer, a zookeeper, transforms Danny into a bejewelledIndian prince. As he rides Maharajah from Scotland to his newhome in England, even Queen Victoria follows their journey withdelight. But a rival zookeeper wagers on their failure, and soonDanny’s shady connections threatento overturn the mission …
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