Kari the elephant by Dhan Gopal Mukerji
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"Kari the Elephant" by Dhan Gopal Mukerji is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the bond between a young boy and his pet elephant, Kari, chronicling their adventures as they grow together in the Indian jungle. The narrative not only highlights the playful and mischievous nature of Kari but also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the lessons that nature can teach us. At the
start of "Kari the Elephant," the reader is introduced to Kari, the elephant, who is just five months old and is entrusted to the care of a nine-year-old boy. The chapter describes their daily routines, including bathing and foraging for food, while showcasing Kari's intelligence and bravery when he saves a drowning boy. As their relationship deepens, the boy learns valuable lessons about empathy and respect for nature, alongside the challenges of caring for a growing elephant. The opening sets an engaging tone for an adventure story filled with warmth, humor, and life lessons rooted in the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mukerji, Dhan Gopal, 1890-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kari the elephant |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | India -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Elephants -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24460 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 598 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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