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The World's Greatest Elephant


by Ralph Helfer
by Ted Lewin

List Price: $16.99
6 New starting at: $13.55
8 Used starting at: $12.75
Sales Rank: 550461
Studio: Philomel
Binding: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Pages: 48
Publication Date: March 16, 2006
Publisher: Philomel


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Book Description
It’s unbelievable but true! Born on the same day in the same small, German circus town, young Bram and his elephant, Modoc, had a lifelong friendship that spanned over eight decades. But it was never easy. From the breakup of the circus to the shipwreck in the Indian Ocean that nearly cost them their lives, the bond between the boy and the elephant survived the most unimaginable trials. This true story of their adventures together, and eventual rise to circus stardom in the Ringling Brothers Circus, will be a treasure for animal lovers everywhere.

The beautiful, life-like illustrations by Ted Lewin make the perfect backdrop to this amazing chronicle by Ralph Helfer.



CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)

A great picture book of a the World's greatest elephant  
I was thrilled to find that the story of Modac has been written as a children's picture book. I read the book Modac to my fifth grade class and they sat enraptured. My small grandchildren listen just as intently to the picture book.When they are older, I'll read Modoc aloud to them too. There are many lessons woven in this story. The love between a boy and an elephant, courage, faith, perseverance, and keeping a promise. I promise you won't be disappointed when you choose this book.
March 09, 2008

Modoc, The World's Greatest Elephant  
Fabulous account of a true story interpreted from the novel, "Modoc", for children of all ages with beautiful illustrations and a condensed but still touching story.
October 30, 2007

I love this book!  
This story alone is incredible. Add the beautiful illustrations, and you have a truly wonderful book! EXCELLENT! I can't say enough good things about it. Everyone should read this story! Highly recommended!
July 16, 2007

Amazing Story  
I just read this for the first time yesterday with my daughter.
This is an amazing story with beautiful illustrations by Ted Lewin.
A wonderful book!
May 04, 2007

Best True Story!  
This was a wonderful "trip" through the lives of the two main characters. It is so awesome, you have trouble believing everything that happens to both of them on their life journey. You will not be able to put this book down. My husband, who hardly ever reads, would not put it down until he was finished. It brought tears to his and my eyes. Can't say enough.
February 17, 2007


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