The World's Loneliest Elephant: Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue -- Ralph Fletcher, Hardcover

A heartwarming true story about Kaavan the elephant, his unlikely bond with singer and activist Cher, his rescue by veterinarian and animal rights crusader Dr. Amir Khalil, and relocation to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kaavan grew up in captivity in a Pakistani zoo. For years, he lived in poor conditions with only one friend, an elephant named Saheli. After Saheli died, Kaavan was overcome by grief and his health worsened. When animal rights activists around the world were alerted to Kaavan's deteriorating condition, Dr. Amir Khalil visited the elephant to see what could be done.

​Thanks to the virality of Kaavan's story--and with the publicity and fundraising efforts of pop culture icon Cher--Dr. Khalil was able to orchestrate moving Kaavan to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, where he now lives with other elephants. Because of the care and help of so many, Kaavan is no longer the world's loneliest elephant. And that is the best news of all.

Author: Ralph Fletcher
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Published: 10/18/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.34h x 8.74w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9780316364591
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2022
Booklist 10/15/2022 pg. 41