Its been a long journey for Maurice Micklewhite
- born with rickets in Londons poverty-stricken Elephant & Castle
- to the

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It's been a long journey for Maurice Micklewhite
- born with rickets in London's poverty-stricken Elephant & Castle
- to the

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When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his reserve at Thula Thula his commonsense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival
- notorious escape artists they would all be killed if Lawrence wouldn't take them. He agreed but before arrangements for the move could be completed the animals broke out again & the matriarch & her baby were shot. The remaining elephants were traumatised & very angry. As soon as they arrived at Thula Thula they started planning their escape... As Lawrence battled to create a bond with the elephants & save them from execution he came to realise that they had a lot to teach him about love loyalty & freedom. Set against the background of life on the reserve with unforgettable characters & exotic wildlife this is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.
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Illustrated stories cover four important feelings (happiness sadness fear & anger) with a gentle & sweet approach. A happy hippo an angry tiger a sad zebra & a scared elephant allow young children to understand & learn to cope with these emotions. ...

Its the first day of the December school holidays & Martine has lots of fun planned for the next few weeks not least spending time with Jemmy her beloved white giraffe & her best friend Ben. But her plans for a peaceful holiday are soon shattered when a sinister man informs Martine & her grandmother that Sabuwona is about to be repossessed. The nature reserve & everything in it will no longer belong to them. Martine is determined to save the home shes grown to love. When Grace has a vision about a unique herd of Namibian elephants she knows she must travel to Namibia to learn their secrets. This could be the answer to all their troubles.. . The fourth thrilling African adventure written with all the zest & skill that has endeared so many readers to THE WHITE GIRAFFE DOLPHIN SONG & THE LAST LEOPARD. ...

From Babar to Dumbo the elephant has long fascinated children as well as their parents. Here eighty stunning photographs encompass ...

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading" series part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme aimed at children who are beginning to read. Following the life on an elephant children will learn where they live how they survive through monsoon & drought search for food & how a baby elephant is made. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is a senior lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. This is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership." ...

This is a lively introduction to the fascinating world of elephants complete with amazing photographs step-by-step illustrations & weird & wonderful facts. With easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert aimed at children who are beginning to read on their own. Part of the exciting Beginners series now containing more than 45 titles on topics ranging from Cowboys & Rubbish & Recycling to The Solar System. ...

Hercule Poirot is determined to solve an old husband & wife double murder that is still an open verdict... Hercule Poirot stood on the cliff-top. Here many years earlier there had been a tragic accident. This was followed by the grisly discovery of two more bodies
- a husband & wife
- shot dead. But who had killed whom? Was it a suicide pact? A crime of passion? Or cold-blooded murder? Poirot delves back into the past & discovers that old sin leave long shadows.

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Hercule Poirot is determined to solve an old husband & wife double murder that is still an open verdict... Hercule Poirot stood on the cliff-top. For here many years earlier there had been a tragic accident
- the broken body of a woman was discovered on the rocks at the foot of the cliff. This was followed by the grisly discovery of two more bodies
- a husband & wife
- shot dead. But who had killed whom? Was it a suicide pact? A crime of passion? Or cold-blooded murder? Poirot delves back into a crime committed 15 years earlier & discovers that when there is a distinct lack of physical evidence it's just as well that 'old sins leave long shadows'...


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