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The Gradual Elephant
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Based on 2 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
Mpole is a 12 year old African elephant who has been forced to leave the Herd. He must now prove himself by passing The Seven Tests (Mitihani Saba) so that he can become Accepted as a young male. Mpole's problem, however is that he does things gradually...and that includes thinking. How can he possibly succeed? With the help of Sheena, perhaps - the clever (and cheeky) little black and white cat w... More
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PublisherPakaMdogo Press
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages225
ISBN-100956323618
ISBN-13978-0956323613
Publication Date04/30/2010
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About H. S. Toshack (Author) : Lived and worked in the UK, then the Caribbean, Africa, Thailand and the Middle East. Previously an English teacher and educational consultant, now living in Portugal and writing full-time. ... more
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About Mary Ann Nelson McAlister (Illustrator) : Mary Ann Nelson McAlister is a published illustrator. A published credit of Mary Ann Nelson McAlister is The Gradual Elephant.
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