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What Elephants Know
What Elephants Know | Eric Dinerstein
9 posts | 7 read | 1 reading | 6 to read
Abandoned in the jungle of the Nepalese Borderlands, two-year-old Nandu is found living under the protective watch of a pack of wild dogs. From his mysterious beginnings, fate delivers him to the King's elephant stable, where he is raised by unlikely parents-the wise head of the stable, "Subba-sahib," and Devi Kali, a fierce and affectionate female elephant. When the king's government threatens to close the stable, Nandu, now twelve, searches for a way to save his family and community. A risky plan could be the answer. But to succeed, they'll need a great tusker. The future is in Nandu's hands as he sets out to find a bull elephant and bring him back to the Borderlands. In simple poetic prose, author Eric Dinerstein brings to life Nepal's breathtaking jungle wildlife and rural culture, as seen through the eyes of a young outcast, struggling to find his place in the world.
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mandarchy
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I don't think I'll ever forget this book. The main character builds deep relationshipswith minor characters making them real and lovable. Some of these characters are elephants which are terrifying and and loyal. An elephant hug would be nice, but hard to earn. 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘

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What Elephants Know | Eric Dinerstein

During the hunt, you must be absolutely silent

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What Elephants Know | Eric Dinerstein

I don't think I would put this book in my classroom. I believe students would be confused on the big words in this book and wouldn't really want to read it.

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Panpan

This book was confusing to me. I can't say a child will be able to relate to this due to the experiences in this book are very unique. The problems the main character experiences are very different as he is expected to be quiet when the king is around him. Children COULD relate by saying that they need to be respectful to elders, but it's a distanced connection

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GatheringBooks
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#LiteraryLuck Day 26: Fats wrote a review of this book: “I was delighted to read Jane Goodall‘s thoughts about the book, that readers will be fascinated, angered, and #charmed by this beautiful story. She couldn‘t be more right. What Elephants Know has a ‘Jungle Book‘ feel to it.” Her full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-dDC

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love elephants 🐘❤️ 6y
vkois88 Sounds wonderful, especially if it comes with recommendation from Jane Goodall 💚 6y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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This is so cute, I want to share another poem on an #animal. @Tanisha_A for you, too! 🐘💜
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olivia.ferz This is such a cute poem! 💕 6y
batsy Adorable! 6y
Texreader 💜💜💜 6y
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julesG This is cute. 6y
Tanisha_A I love love love it! Thankee! 💌 6y
LazyDays 💙💙 6y
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Peddler410
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On Anderson's Bookshop Mock Newbery list. The end papers sealed the decision of my purchase.

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RebL
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"All these men had done something that they deeply regretted. When I thought of my life so far, I had done things I regretted, too." Book Pair: The Jungle Book.

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This book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Nepalese people and endangered animals who coexist in the borderlands jungle. It is our WOW Recommends book for July. You don't have to be 12 or have an elephant for a mother to appreciate Nandu's story.