The Elephant Girl -- James Patterson, Hardcover

James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship.

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.

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.

Inspired by true events, The Elephant Girl is a moving exploration of the bonds between creatures and the power of belonging.


Author: James Patterson, Ellen Banda-Aaku
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Published: 07/25/2022
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
ISBN: 9780316316927
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 06/13/2022