Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Elephant run has everything from secret messages to a daring pow rescue. Deciding the situation in england is too unstable, nicks mother sends him to live with his father in burma, hoping he will be safer living on the familys teak plantation. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Elephant run, by roland smith, is a very interesting read during the time of world war ii. Roland smith born november 30, 1951 is an american author of young adult fiction as well as nonfiction books for children. Neither nick nor the reader ever get to hold still because smith keeps the pace aggressive. She recommended it to our whol she recommended it to our whol apr 11 reply retweet favorite. In 1941, bombs drop from the night skies of london, demolishing the apartment nick freestone lives in with his mother. Order of roland smith books roland smith is an american author of young adult adventure novels and nonfiction childrens books. Historical fiction books for kids roland smith books to read my books summer reading lists sixth grade great books amazing books book recommendations. Elephant run by roland smith elephant run is an exciting actionpacked story, set in 19412 in burma now myanmar just as japan is turning its sites on it for military purposes.
Do you want to read the best book you will ever read in your life time well than read elephant run it is an awesome book that you will never want to put down elephant run is a very good book made by roland smith this is one of my favorite historical fiction book if ever read and it is only 318 pages my favorite part of the book is when nick, mya and hilltop dress up as novice monks so they can. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. When fourteenyearold nick is sent to his father in burma to escape the 1941 bombings in london, he finds himself in even more danger as japanese soldiers arrive. The main character is nicholas freestone, a 14yearold boy, tamed and simple, who is sent to live by his mother with his father on the family teak plantation, which requires toughness and strength, to escape the bombing in london. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Buy the paperback book elephant run by roland smith at indigo.
Elephant run is a young adult book by roland smith. Elephant run by roland smith scholastic when fourteenyearold nick is sent to his father in burma to escape the 1941 bombings in london, he is in even more danger as japanese soldiers arrive. We read this book aloud as a family and everyone liked it. At the end of the war, nicks mother decides to go to the u.
Roland smith was born in portland, oregon on november 30, 1951. Elephant run by roland smith if youre like me you probably dont know much about herding elephants in burma. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. Some parts were emotional, however others were confusing, because the dialogue didnt contain enough detail about the cultural traditions. Our first offering from the prolific, young adult adventure writer, roland smith. Elephant run was an exceptionally good book to read. An adventure tale that is also a family storyas is smiths other 2007 title, peak. His job working for a childrens zoo began a 20year career as a zookeeper.
I really recommend this book there are never parts when you get bored and just want to. A japanese captain orders a burmese house burned for no reason and he hits an old man with a stick. Elephant run by roland smith reading guidebook club. Roland smith always does a nice job of telling unique stories from different cultural places and times. He received a bachelors degree in english from portland state. But as soon as nick arrives, trouble erupts in this remote burmese elephant village. Smith was born in portland, oregon, and graduated from portland state university and, following a parttime job at the oregon zoo in portland, began a 20year career as a zookeeper, both at the oregon zoo and the point defiance zoo in tacoma, washington. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Elephant run is a young adult historical novel by roland smith, first published in 2007. Elephant run takes place on a teak plantation in burma during world war ii and follows a fourteenyearold boy named nicholas freestone and mya. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Home books childrens childrens fiction older readers 810 elephant run locations where this product is available this item is not currently in stock in dymocks stores contact your local store to.
Divin this thrilling journey through the jungles of burma, roland smith explores the farreaching effects of world war ii, while introducing readers to the fascinating world of wild timber elephants and their mahouts. Still retaining his signature style and tone as an author though, it manages to capture the best of his writing, providing much of what his readers have now come to know and love. Elephant run has been honored with a 2009 ala best books for young adults sponsored by the young adult library services association yalsa. When they moved to alice springs the people had made fun of the ways nicks father used in burma but the cattle business turned out to be one of the most successful businesses in that region. As earlier indicated, alexander mccall smith has around thirty books to his name. Elephant run book trailer scholastic books for kids.
Its out of the frying pan and into the fire for 14yearold nick freestone, as he is sent out of london during the blitz only to arrive at his fathers teak plantation in burma right before the japanese invade. He received a bachelors degree in english from portland state university. Discover book depositorys huge selection of roland smith books online. Home books childrens childrens fiction older readers 810 elephant run locations where this product is available this item is not currently in stock in dymocks stores contact your local store to order. Elephant run in 1941, bombs drop from the night skies of london, demolishing the apartment nick freestone lives in with his mother. An elephant can run pretty fast for a large animal like itself, it can run an average adult human, at the maximum m. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Elephant run first published on the 25th of september, 2007, through the disneyhyperion publishing label, this was to be a standalone novel from roland smith. Smith was born in portland, oregon, and graduated from portland state university and, following a parttime job at the oregon zoo in portland, began a 20year career as a zookeeper, both at the oregon zoo and the point defiance zoo in tacoma. Cryptid hunters by roland smith and a great selection of related books. Trailer of the book elephant run roland smith youtube. The white hippo is a childrens novel that was published in 1980.
In this thrilling journey through the jungles of burma, roland smith explores the farreaching effects of world war ii, while introducing readers to the fascinating world of wild timber elephants and their mahouts. Elephant run by smith, roland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elephant run by roland smith 9781423104018 dymocks. Sep 25, 2007 setting off on elephant back, they will risk their lives to save nicks father and myas brother from a japanese pow camp. Roland smith lays the effective groundwork where nick must make choices about what he values and who he can protect and save. Elephant run was chosen as one of the ala best books for young adults in 2009, and received several nominations for. Before becoming an author, roland worked as a zookeeper at the oregon zoo and the point defiance zoo in tacoma. Well, nothe series will stagger on through at least one more scheduled sequel. Roland smith books list of books by author roland smith. When his father is taken prisoner and hauled off to a prisonerofwar camp and the plantation is taken over by the japanese, nick eventually escapes and reunites with his father. The invasion of burma by the japanese will be interesting to young readers studying this time or who just like adventure. They then must go on a series of adventures together.
Nick endures servitude, beatings, and more after his british fathers plantation in burma is invaded by the japanese in 1941, and when his father and others are. Nick freestone lived in london with his mother until the germans bombed their apartment and nicks mother decided to send him off to burma to live with his father on his plantation. Elephant run by roland smith in 1941, bombs drop from the night skies of london, demolishing the apartment nick freestone lives in with his mother. Japanese soldiers invade, and nicks father is taken prisoner. Roland smith is an american author of young adult fiction as well as nonfiction books for children. Elephant run by roland smith timeline timetoast timelines. Setting off on elephant back, they will risk their lives to save nicks father and myas brother from a japanese pow camp. First published on the 25th of september, 2007, through the disneyhyperion publishing label, this was to be a standalone novel from roland smith. Nick freestone, 14, has been living with his mother and step dad in london, but now it is 1941, the blitz is in full swing and one night, the building they are living. Nov 29, 2010 elephant run by roland smith in 1941, bombs drop from the night skies of london, demolishing the apartment nick freestone lives in with his mother. Oct 05, 2011 elephant run by roland smith elephant run is an exciting actionpacked story, set in 19412 in burma now myanmar just as japan is turning its sites on it for military purposes. Elephant run by roland smith with images historical. Elephant run book trailer nick and maya try to rescue family members from a labor camp with the help of a rogue elephant in elephant run by roland smith. It takes place mainly in burma in the midst of world war ii.
Jul 18, 2010 roland smith always does a nice job of telling unique stories from different cultural places and times. This story gives details of a burmese persons life, including the mahouts, and other engaging burmese cultural traditions. Elephant run is no exception as smith delves into wwii from an angle many adults and students do not usually hear about. Published september 25th 2007 by little, brown books for young readers. Once he became an avid writer he focused on writing and published many books during that period. Sep 01, 2007 its out of the frying pan and into the fire for 14yearold nick freestone, as he is sent out of london during the blitz only to arrive at his fathers teak plantation in burma right before the japanese invade.
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