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White Elephant

Sid Fleischman (2006), 112 pages
Illustrated by Robert Mcguire
Audience: 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Category: Animal, Fiction, Historical
Run-Run is a young elephant trainer in ancient Siam. After he displeases the prince, Run-Run is given a gift as a punishment- a sacred white elephant that must be pampered and fed and is not allowed to work for it's keep. How will Run-Run manage to support an extra elephant? Read this book to find out about the bond between men and elephants, and also to learn about giving a real white elephant gift!
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 11/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0061131369
ISBN-13: 9780061131363