The Elephant Dancer: A Story of Ancient India

By Jessica Gunderson and Caroline Hu

Lali's first mother was an elephant. When she was found and taken in by a hunter as a baby, her elephant mother joined the family, too. Years later, the beautiful animal catches the eye of the queen. Lali fears that she will lose her elephant.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jun 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781663982643

Jessica Gunderson

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her book President Lincoln’s Killer and the America He Left Behind won a 2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Silver Award. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales: The Elephant Dancer by Jessica Gunderson, Illustrated by Caroline Kailing Hu

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Chapter One: The Elephant Girl

Chapter Two: The Cruel Queen

Chapter Three: A Daring Journey

Chapter Four: Bhuvana’s Trick

Chapter Five: The Queen’s Story

Chapter Six: A Chance to Dance

Afterword: Animals in Ancient India

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Words to Know

accused— said that someone has done something wrong bangles— bands of metal worn around the wrist as jewelry mischief— playful behavior that may cause annoyance or harm to others mischievous— causing minor annoyance with playful behavior obstacles— something that gets in the way of doing something rumpled— wrinkled or creased shimmered— to shine and sparkle stern— strict or harsh

Pronunciations

Avani: ah-VAHN-ee

Bhuvana: boo-VAH-nuh