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"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty White
A captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is one of the most remarkable true stories
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In the wild, Billie would have been free to wander the jungles of Asia surrounded by family. Instead, she was captured as a baby and shipped to America. For decades Billie crisscrossed the country, dazzling audiences while suffering daily neglect and abuse. Told against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, this is the story of elephants in America, the Elephant Sanctuary, and one resilient elephant who defied the system.
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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Born on the same day in the same German town, Bram and his elephant, Modoc, grew up side by side. Their circus act brought them wide fame, but their incredible bond would also lead to a series of adventures with danger at every turn.
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Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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The author gives readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the backstage lives of animals in the entertainment industry. He examines troublesome issues, including animal training practices, their living conditions, and their lives after the curtain comes down.
13) Performers
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the role of animals in movies, sporting events, and various competitions"--Provided by publisher.
16) Seree's Story
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Publisher
Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Seree loves nothing more than eating sweet, mushy bananas, rolling in squelchy mud and playing with her family in the jungle. But one day, she is captured and put to work in a circus. All she wants is to find her mother, and freedom.
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