The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, Nizrana Farook
The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, Nizrana Farook
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The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

Author: Nizrana Farook

Narrator: Aysha Kala

Unabridged: 4 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/22/2022


Synopsis

Own Voices author Nizrana Farook makes her middle grade debut in a daring
tale of friendship, risk, and reward, all set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka.
Chaya, a nobleman’s rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can’t
resist the shiny temptations the king’s palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood
for her impoverished community doesn’t come without risks, and when Chaya
steals the queen’s jewels from a bedside table—a messy getaway jeopardizes the
life of a close friend.
After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes on the king’s
prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads
her companions on a thrilling adventure. After leaving her village as a thief, can
she return as a hero? Or will Chaya’s sticky fingers be the beginning—or the end—
of everything for the intrepid gang?
Own Voices debut author Nizrana Farook spins a page-turning middle grade tale in
a lush, fictional Sri Lankan setting. Just right for adventure fans, the book explores
themes of friendship and loyalty, risk and reward, and heroism.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gavin on January 01, 2021

A very enjoyable, adventurous middle grade read that plunges you deep into the jungle! I'm so happy this was such a fun read to kick off Middle Grade Monthly with in 2020. This is fast-paced with short chapters, making it a quick and easy read. Chaya, our heroine, seems to be a bit of a klepto - she......more

Goodreads review by Sara on January 06, 2020

Read for the Middlegrade Monthly book club January 2020. Chaya is a rebellious child. Daughter to the headman of her village, she’s a free spirit who takes trinkets from the rich to help those in need. Except one day she goes too far, and steals the Queen’s jewels - leading to an escape into the jun......more

Goodreads review by Pris on January 12, 2020

I really, really wanted to love this book. But there are things I just can’t overlook. Chaya wasn’t a rebel or hero to me; she was a mean, arrogant girl that treats people who are different from her like shit. The girl on girl hate was so stupid to me. I didn’t feel that there were any consequences......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on June 21, 2021

The writing is so fast paced! It reminds of that day when I started reading The Lightning Thief last year. This is the story of a young girl when she stole the queen's jewels for a cause she thought wasn't wrong. Things go out of control because of it but there's a worse lurking problem, adventures fo......more

Goodreads review by Hana on August 12, 2019

I read an early version of this book. Aimed at readers aged 9-12, this thrilling adventure through the jungle touches on themes of loyalty, bravery and friendship. Robin Hood meets The Explorer, in the wonderfully vivid/exotic island setting of Serendib, which is beautifully described throughout. Ch......more