Elephant Fiction

Nia Gaines is the newest member of Zak Bates' Eco-Adventure task force - only, she doesn’t know it yet. When Nia’s parents drag her along on a business trip to China, the source of their affluence soon becomes clear: ivory, prized since ancient times for its beauty and never before so rare. In Beijing’s back alley curio shops, the prices are great...but what’s the cost? The answer will change Nia’s world.

Based on real events perpetrated by real people, Who Murdered Mary? is a gripping tale of shortsighted decisions, heartless animal cruelty, and needless murder of an innocent circus elephant that was aided and abetted by mob rule and officials of a prosperous railroad. The tale unfolded during three tumultuous days in September 1916 in the peaceful but ill-fated towns of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Erwin, Tennessee.

More dark secrets are revealed for the Southeast Missouri town of Farmerville. As the body count rises and an Amber Alert is issued, the town is thrust into the national spotlight, forcing Ron to confront his suppressed memories. With each passing day, it becomes clear that something more sinister is at play. The Amber Alert sets off a chain of events with gruesome results catapulting the town back on the National spotlight.

Roxi is a rescue dog with a nice life. She wants all the animals in the world to have a nice life too. In this story, Roxi heads down Elephant-Trunk-Road, where she finds happy and sad elephants. With her superhero powers and her message about kindness, Roxi helps the sad elephants and her story has a happy ending.

Best friends Elanna and Khrista go on a last-minute road trip to reunite grumpy old Gerard with his long-lost love, and to find (or lose) themselves along the way.

After the discovery of serial killers in episode one, an ambitious journalist threatens to expose another Farmerville secret. Conspiracies and nightmares loom as Deputy Ron and his daughter struggle with their experiences and emotions. Is there a supernatural element at work or is it just paranoia, and what does a pig farm have to do with anything?

From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animals lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents - but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time"?

Toomai of the Elephants is a short story by Rudyard Kipling about a young elephant-handler. It was first published in the December 1893 issue of St. Nicholas magazine and reprinted in the collection of Kipling short stories, The Jungle Book (1894). Toomai's father rides Kala Nag the elephant to catch wild elephants in the hills. Toomai comes to help and risks his life throwing a role up to one of the drivers. His father forbids him to enter the elephant enclosure again. One night he follows the elephant hunters, and is picked up by Kala Nag; he rides into the elephants' meeting place in the jungle, where they dance.

Il pleut nuit et jour, c'est le Déluge ! Et si on jouait à l'Arche de Noé ? Les fillettes, profitant de l'absence de leurs parents, font entrer dans la cuisine tous les animaux de la ferme. Enfin presque ! Comme l'eau continue à monter, Delphine prend le commandement, Marinette la barre, et elles larguent les amarres. Mais, pour qu'une arche soit complète, il faut un éléphant ! Titre recommandé par le ministère de l'Éducation nationale pour le cycle 3 (en classe de CM1-CM2) et en classe de 6e.

Celeste la moglie di Babar aspetta un elefantino, ma non sa che invece saranno tre! E come saranno birichini questi piccoli elefantini!

When the Head introduces a no-dating policy for staff, Michael thinks he’s found the perfect solution. He loves the beautiful and creative Jen, so cue an elaborate proposal with a castle, Pachelbel’s Canon, and a treasure hunt with Jane Austen quotes. Three months is enough to plan a wedding, right? Listen today to find out!

David was just a weekend prospector until one day he made the find of a lifetime. He soon discovered that keeping his treasure was going to be harder than finding it. A story of Gold Fever with a little revenge, torture and goodwill sprinkled on top.

Dive into the enchanting world of Ellie, a tiny elephant with a boundless passion for art and a heart brimming with love and kindness. Designed with young listeners in mind, this captivating tale not only entertains, but also imparts invaluable life lessons every child needs. Set against the vivid backdrop of a lush jungle, this story unfolds Ellie's adventures as she discovers the profound depths of friendship and the strength that comes from mutual support.

Hannibal must transport 60 war elephants from Carthage in North Africa across the Middle Sea to Iberia. He has to train his people to accomplish this difficult task. The first part of this project is to load one elephant on a ship and sail to the East on the 18-day voyage. He has chosen his largest elephant, Obolus, to use in the training of his men.

Un elefante solitario pero amable quiere se amigo de los otros animales del bosque. Pero, uno por uno, lo rechazan. Un día, un león entra al bosque y todos los animales corren por sus vidas. El elefante podría proteger a los animales más pequeños, pero ¿por que se molestaría con eso cuando ellos lo trataron tan mal?

Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince's ball...and she's delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately, though, Fenella hasn't really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass...flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when she'll turn into a ten-ton Cinder-Elephant?

The book contains the story "Elephant and Lap-dog" of prominent Russian romantic writer of the twentieth century, Alexander Grin (real name: Alexander S. Grinevsky [1880-1932]).

Here's a humorous collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, the man behind the much-loved Just So Stories. "The Elephant's Child" tells the charming story of a baby elephant whose curiosity gets the best of him, while "The Cat Who Walked by Himself" tells the fanciful story of a cat who lived during a time when men lived in caves and all animals were wild.

The Cold War Story follows Air Force Captain Jacob Walden, who was shot down over Vietnam in 1970 and never returned home. Forty years later, journalist Ted Pratt embarks on a mission to uncover Jacob's mysterious disappearance. Through his investigation, Ted meets Charlie Smith, a secretive and experienced operative who may have knowledge of the disappearance. As Ted pieces together the clues to uncover the truth, the mystery deepens and the stakes become higher. Will Ted be able to unravel the truth behind Jacob's disappearance?

Les éléphants sont vraiment de superbes animaux. Et s'ils ont de si jolies trompes, c'est grâce à un petit éléphanteau plein de malice et de curiosité. Venez donc suivre ses drôles d'aventures sur les rives du grand fleuve Limpopo ! Venez rencontrer les animaux qu'il va croiser sur sa route, comme l'oiseau Kolokolo, le python bicolore, ou encore... le terrible crocodile !