Modoc

Modoc

By Ralph Helfer

Pages

352

Rating

4.22

Year

1997

AdventureNatureHistoryMemoirBiographyAnimals

Description

Raised together in a small German circus town, a boy and an elephant formed a bond that would last their entire lives. That bond was tested through a near-fatal shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, an apprenticeship with the legendary mahout trainers in the Indian teak forests, and their eventual rise to circus stardom in 1940s New York City.

A captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is one of the most remarkable true stories ever told, perfect for fans of The Zookeeper's Wife or Water for Elephants.

Endorsements

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." — Betty White

"Modoc is heartwarming... probably the greatest love story ever told." — African Sun-Times