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• Will has lost his father to the Gulf War. His grandparents have treated Will and his mother a holiday in Indonesia as part of the healing practice. Will is riding Oona the elephant along the beach when the unthinkable happens. Oona takes off running for the hills and Will must hold on for dear life. It is only later when he is able to see behind him that he views the devastating tsunami that has claimed around 350,000 lives, one of them his mother's. Oona keeps on running and they end up deep within the jungle before she will stop. Will must learn to survive with Oona in this unfamilar place with nothing but the shirt on his back. As the bond develops between Will and Oona he starts to come to terms with his loss. A sensitively told tale of survival, loss and adventure. Morpurgo incorporates import events and issues in a way that children can empathise with and understand. An excellent book which is a great read for adults and children alike. Highly recommended.

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