I really wanted to like "Elephant Keeper" and read nearly 200 pages before giving up in a weird mixture of frustration and boredom. For one, I disliked the infrequent misspellings that the author seemed to think added authenticity to the story - words like surprize, choaked, and probossis. It's...
This is an enjoyable novel which sensitively and thoughtfully deals with a number of complex issues about our confused and contradictory relationship with animals. The narrator is Tom Page who, from a young age, is given the responsibility of looking after one but originally two elephants. Set in...
Explore the bond between animal and human in all its depth and beauty.I love animals, and my heart has a special spot for the mighty, intelligent elephant. As I browsed through the stacks one day, I found The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson. What a treasure!This is a beautiful, emotional...