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Title: The Girl Who Stole an Elephant Author: Nizrana Farook Genre: Adventure and Historical Fiction Publisher: Nosy Crow

Introduction: The Girl Who Stole an Elephant is a book written by Nizrana Farook. The story follows the adventures of a girl named Chaya, who steals the queen’s jewels, which leads her to escape into the jungle with her friends and a majestic elephant named Ananda. With brilliant descriptions of the island’s landscapes, cultures, and wildlife, this adventure chronicles Chaya’s journey as she navigates revolution, friendship, and self-discovery.

Characters: Chaya, Neel, Nour, King, Queen, Leeches, Ananda, Aunty, Chaya’s father, etc.

Plot: The story begins with Chaya stealing the queen’s jewels to fund medical treatment for a local boy. After her loyal friend Neel takes the blame, Chaya arranges a daring rescue and escapes into the jungle with Neel and Nour, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Together, they embark on an adventure, navigating the Sri Lankan jungle, dealing with revolution, and facing dangers like leeches, with the majestic elephant Ananda as their loyal companion. Along the way, Chaya learns about revolution, friendship, and self-discovery.

Setting: Chaya’s village, the jungle, and the city.

Recommendation: I would recommend this book to 4th to 6th graders because of its interesting and suspenseful storyline