Modoc: True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

· Harper Collins
4.9
23 reviews
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352
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"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

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.

Raised together in a small German circus town, a boy and an elephant formed a bond that would last their entire lives, and would be tested time and again: through a near-fatal shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, an apprenticeship with the legendary Mahout elephant trainers in the Indian teak forests, and their eventual rise to circus stardom in 1940s New York City. As the African Sun-Times put it, Modoc is "heartwarming. . . probably the greatest love story ever told."

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4.9
23 reviews
A Google user
August 5, 2011
Really enjoyed this and could not believe at the end of the book that it was based on a true story. Not the best writing style I have ever experienced but the story is rich and keeps moving. A surprise read and a tribute to the human - and animal - spirit.
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ika dee
November 22, 2015
This teach us not only about an elephant, but also about love, friendship, and humanity. ♡
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Kayla Cotten
April 10, 2021
my Grandfather gave this to me for my 16th and it blew me away. I read it every summer for 6 years after that.
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About the author

Ralph Helfer is a well-known Hollywood animal trainer who was one of the first to use affection and kindness to train wild animals. He is the author of The Beauty of the Beasts, and he lives in Los Angeles and Kenya, where he leads safari tours.

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