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Sep 27, 2011 · English. 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 ...
Sep 21, 2009 · In this thrilling journey through the jungles of Burma, Roland Smith explores the far-reaching effects of World War II, while introducing readers to the fascinating world of wild timber elephants and their mahouts. Fourteen-year-old Nick Freestone is sent from London in 1941 by his mother to protect him from the German air raids.
Sep 1, 2007 · Adult readers will be reminded of The Bridge on the River Kwai, as the threats of the steamy jungle and the brutality of enemy soldiers are twin complications in a country at war. An adventure tale that is also a family story—as is Smith’s other 2007 title, Peak. (Fiction. 10-13) Share your opinion of this book.
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Sep 21, 2021 · The last section of Elephant Run by Roland Smith is section 3 or part 3. Most of the section is explaining how Nick escapes with his friends and family. He fakes an escape by unscrewing a window covered in bars. Then he and Mya hide in the secret passageways in the walls. They stay there for several weeks until the search for them is called off.
Published in 2007, Roland Smith's Elephant Run is a riveting story that is notable for its realistic setting, interesting and well-developed characters, and intricate plot. The steamy jungles of ...
Oct 31, 2009 · Elephant Run. This entry was posted in My Books on October 31, 2009 by Roland Smith. Another great email and beautiful art from a talented young artist…. Thanks Samuel! Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for all the great books you have written. I wanted to share a painting my 12 year old son, Samuel did for a book report on Elephant Run this past ...
