Determined to save an old elephant from the slaughterhouse, two circus children kidnap the animal and begin a dangerous journey, traveling by night across the English countryside to a safari park where they hope to find the elephant a home.
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Grade 6-8 A fast-paced adventure story about two former circus children involved in an unusual mission: to save an aging elephant from a slaughterhouse. Interwoven into the adventure is the story of Belle Marriot, a youngster who must come to terms with a large facial scar caused by a careless accident and Charlie, who, having saved her life, feels a deep and uneasy responsibility for the willful Belle. Both children are most realistically portrayed in terms of emotions and character. Their seemingly improbable adventure, that of spiriting an elephant by night to a safari game farm, becomes more believable and suspenseful as the journey progresses. The modern-day aspects of the story are creatively contrasted with the rather romantic setting of Yald Forest. The gang of fugitive drop-outs whom the children meet in the woods are a strongly original and realistic addition to the story that keeps readers from viewing the plot too romantically. Alcock's portrayal of self-sufficient children overcoming disadvantages while living in a world of well meaning but selfish and misguided adults is similar to Cassie Palmer's situation in Alcock's earlier The Haunting of Cassie Palmer (Delacorte, 1982). The author's writing is distinguished by clarity of intent and unusual sensitivity while maintaining unflagging interest in the unfolding story. Karen P. Smith, Yonkers Board of Education, N.Y.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful children's adventure story. Well written.,
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This review is from: Travelers by Night (Hardcover)
Involves two youngsters in a defunct circus who attempt to save the life of an old elephant. Well written. Suitable for children of ten or older I think; can be read to younger ones.
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