by Smith, Roland,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Scholastic, (New York :) Physical details: 318 p. ; 20 cm. Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945 --Burma --Fiction. | Prisoners of war --Fiction. | Elephants --Fiction. | Burma --History --20th century --Fiction. | Children's stories. --lcsh Year : 2007
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Cove Consolidated School | F SMI | Available |
Nick endures servitude, beatings, and more after his British father's plantation in Burma is invaded by the Japanese in 1941, and when his father and others are taken prisoner and Nick is stranded with his friend Mya, they plan a daring escape on elephants, risking their lives to save Nick's father and Mya's brother from a Japanese prisoner of war camp.