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Dinerstein, Eric
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Nandu (What Elephants Know), a young elephant driver in Nepal, cares for his elephant Hira Prashad and welcomes breeding elephants to a new nursery in the Borderlands. When poachers begin killing nearby rhinoceroses, Nandu sets out to track the poachers to their base. Rich descriptions of the jungle, touching relationships between humans and elephants, and a strong conservation message give this novel its warm heart. Glos.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
4-6
Nandu, an adopted boy in the King's elephant stable in 1970s Nepalese Borderlands, must find a way to save his stable when the King orders it shut down. Diverse episodes, including bullying, a murder charge, and friendship with an American, lead to the eventual solution. Concrete cultural details, close ties to the elephants, and exceptional descriptions of remote jungle terrain distinguish this historical tale.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
2 reviews
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