Description

A powerful, gripping story about an extraordinary herd of elephants and the woman dedicated to keeping them safe.

Somehow, the elephants got into my soul, and it became my lifes work to see them safe and happy. There was no giving up on that vision, no matter how hard the road was at times.

Fran?ise Malby-Anthony is the owner of a game reserve in South Africa with a remarkable family of elephants whose adventures have touched hearts around the world. The herds feisty matriarch Frankie knows whos in charge at Thula Thula, and its not Francoise. But when Frankie becomes ill, and the authorities threaten to remove or cull some of the herd if the reserve doesnt expand, Fran?ise is in a race against time to save her beloved elephants

The joys and challenges of a life dedicated to conservation are vividly described in The Elephants of Thula Thula. The search is on to get a girlfriend for orphaned rhino Thabo and then, as his behaviour becomes increasingly boisterous, a big brother to teach him manners. Fran?ise realizes a dream with the arrival of Savannah the cheetahan endangered species not seen in the area since the 1940sand finds herself rescuing meerkats kept as pets. But will Thula Thula survive the pandemic, an invasion from poachers and the threat from a mining company wanting access to its land?

As Fran?ise faces her toughest years yet, she realizes once again that with their wisdom, resilience and communal bonds, the elephants have much to teach us.

Author: Françoise Malby-Anthony
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Griffin
Published: 01/02/2024
Series: Elephant Whisperer #3
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.09w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9781250867797
Language: English