A thrilling historical animal adventure from debut author Jane Kerr!'A classic-in-the-making ... Move over, Dumbo' THE TIMES'The perfect mix of adventure, mystery and fact' SUNDAY EXPRESSWhen pickpocket Danny buys an elephant at auction, he’s swept up on an unforgettable adventure.Offered a job by a zoo owner, all he has to do is ride Maharajah from Edinburgh to Manchester in on...

When pickpocket Danny accidentally bids for Maharajah the elephant at an Edinburgh auction, he's swept up on an unforgettable journey. His new employer, a zookeeper, transforms Danny into a bejewelled Indian prince. As he rides Maharajah from Scotland to his new home in England, even Queen Victoria follows their journey with delight. But as a rival zookeeper wagers on their failure, Danny's shady connections threaten to overturn the mission...