Summary
In 1941, bombs drop from the night skies of London, demolishing the apartment Nick Freestone lives in with his mother. Deciding the situation in England is too unstable, Nick’s mother sends him to live with his father in Burma, hoping he will be safer living on the family’s teak plantation.
But as soon as Nick arrives, trouble erupts in the remote Burmese elephant village. Japanese soldiers invade, and Nick’s father is taken prisoner. Nick is left stranded on the plantation, forc…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781423104018 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1423104013 |
| Author: | Roland Smith |
| Publisher: | Disney Publishing Worldwide |
| Imprint: | Disney Publishing Worldwide |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 29 June 2009 |
| Weight: | 262g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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“The thrilling adventure tale Smith is known for, strong on plot and setting…that is also a family story.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Roland Smith
Roland Smith is the author of Zach’s Lie, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers; Cryptid Hunters; Thunder Cave; Jaguar; The Last Lobo; and Sasquatch. He lives outside of Portland, Oregon, with his wife Marie, who also writes children’s books.
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