The Elephant Whisperer (Young Readers Adaptation): My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

By Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence, Lawrence Anthony

Book Overview

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them.

In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom.

The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad account of Anthony's experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures. Set against the background of life on an African game reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, it is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031256578X
• ISBN13: 9780312565787
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A real glimpse into the lives of these amazing animals and the people who care from them.

My family enjoyed reading this book about the brave man who made the enormous decision to care for a family of elephants who had nowhere else to go. The only alternative for them was to be put down. Lawrence Anthony and his crew are real heroes. This is an interesting, enjoyable, and informative read for everyone.