Great Elephant Escape, The
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 145561582X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When two baby elephants escaped from the circus in 1975, it took eighteen days to find them. This colorful picture book follows these giant hide-and-seekers throughout Oklahoma as they evade capture for as long as they can.. The authorities searched all over, but they were always one step behind this sneaky pair of fugitives
She has received many local honors for her short stories and poetry. Una Belle Townsend has been an elementary-school teacher for more than twenty years. Her other works include The Oklahoma Land Run and The Great Elephant Escape. She has lived in Yukon for more than twenty-five years.Janice Hecht
Still these giant runaways were nowhere to be found! Even when people reported seeing Isa and Lilly rambling around their homes and causing a ruckus, the police were one step behind these clever tricksters. From the Inside FlapIt's not every day that animals escape from the circus; however, in 1975 two playful baby elephants did just that! While in Hugo, Oklahoma, Isa and Lilly escaped and decided it would be fun to play a very long game of hide-and-seek. They evaded the authorities for eighteen days, leaving a trail of clues everywhere, from broken fences and large footprints to gardens with missing vegetables. Based on an amazing true story, these fugitives captivated the attention of a country and are sure to capture t
A Great Book! Dad of Divas One would think locating two baby elephants who had escaped from their circus grounds in Hugo, Oklahoma, would be easy. However in 1975, the people of Hugo found the elephants to be elusive and for almost three weeks they enjoyed their freedom in the countryside.Una Belle Townsend has written a detailed account of this true story.I believe yo. LeoD said It was awesome being able to hand feed them carrots. I bought two of these after visiting the sanctuary where the two elephants live. It was awesome being able to hand feed them carrots. endangeredarkfoundation.org/. Jeri L. Howser said Great elephant escape. I live in Hugo so it was exciting to actually know the characters in the book and remember when this actually happened!