The Great American Elephant Chase

Set in 1881, this award-winning historical adventure follows 15-year-old Tad, an orphan, whose life changes when he helps Cissie, a young girl, transport her beloved Indian elephant, Khush, across America to friends in Nebraska. After a tragic accident leaves Cissie orphaned, she and Tad are relentlessly pursued by two villains who falsely claim ownership of Khush. The story is a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and resilience, exploring themes of grief, found family, and standing up for what's right. It's told primarily from Tad's perspective, with interspersed letters from Cissie, offering a rich, immersive experience for readers aged 8-12.

In 1881, fifteen-year-old Tad, an orphan, helps a girl attempting to get a mighty Indian elephant to friends in Nebraska, all the while pursued by two unscrupulous villains who claim that the elephant is theirs.