The Elephant Thief Series

This series chronicles the extraordinary adventures of a young boy who unexpectedly finds himself on a remarkable journey with an exotic elephant. The narratives are rich with twists, perils, and astonishing transformations, as a streetwise pickpocket is thrust into the role of a prince. Readers will be captivated by thrilling cross-country voyages and encounters with cunning adversaries. It's a tale of courage, ingenuity, and the quest for belonging.

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The Elephant Thief
Jane Kerr
416 pages
15 hours of reading
4.1(277)Add rating
When pickpocket Danny accidentally bids for Maharajah the elephant at an Edinburgh auction, he's swept up on an unforgettable journey. His new employer, a zookeeper, transforms Danny into a bejewelled Indian prince. As he rides Maharajah from Scotland to his new home in England, even Queen Victoria follows their journey with delight. But a rival zookeeper wagers on their failure, and soon Danny's shady connections threaten to overturn the mission ...
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The Great Animal Escapade
Janet Burton
304 pages
11 hours of reading
4.2(27)Add rating
Danny is happy working at Belle Vue Zoo. But then the animals start escaping and, as a former street urchin and pickpocket, suspicion falls on him. Now, he must untangle the mystery of the great animal escapade in order to clear his name.

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The Elephant Thief

The Great Animal Escapade