Bandoola - The Great Elephant Rescue

When a world war comes to Myanmar (Burma), one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper Po Toke and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, taking trust, understanding and bravery to the very limit. Together, they lead a group of 53 elephants and over 200 refugees to safety, scaling 6000ft mountains as they trek from Myanmar to northern India.In this moving tale based on a true story, award-winning William Grill's stunning illustrations show the majesty of Myanmar's forests and mountains, the backdrop to a heart-warming tale about empathy between humans and animals, and the strength that can arise from working together when the world is full of danger.

About the author

William Grill is a Bristol-based illustrator, who specialises in a traditional coloured pencil style, giving a distinct charming hand-crafted quality to his illustrations. As an avid printmaker, William also uses a variety of traditional techniques, such as relief printmaking and lithography. He draws his inspiration from all over the world, favoring nature scenes and cityscapes. His illustrations evoke a feeling of childlike wonder and freedom, which have made him a popular choice for children's publishing, environmental projects, and editorial features where simplicity and subtle messages are key. When he's not in the studio illustrating, he enjoys leading drawing workshops at primary schools.

Product details

• Authors: William Grill, Grill William
• Publisher: Flying Eye Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2021
• EAN: 9781838740238
• ISBN: 978-1-83874-023-8
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 250 mm x 311 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Myanmar, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Elephants, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Asia, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Myanmar (Burma), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals, Educational: Environmental science