Kris: the Elephant at Sea

By Dr. Alex Kodiath

Kris: The Elephant at Sea is the second adventure of Kris the Elephant. The first adventure is illustrated in the book Elephant Escapes to an Island. This adventure at sea starts with a journey of students who were travelling abroad in a ship. The ship was heading toward the United States, though there were several planned stops, one being Denis Island. Kris was transported to this island to lead a centenary celebration while the students had an educational visit to learn about the culture and tradition of the island.

During this trip, Kris and his caretakers Jojo and George are able to attend some English language lessons with some international students. The book also depicts some of the cultural celebrations of southern India. While everybody enjoys the students demonstrations of their understanding of the culture and traditions in dramatic play, the Somali pirates take control of the ship and take hostage all American students and teachers.

In this chaotic situation, Kris runs wild and falls into the sea. What happens to the students, teachers, and crew? For the rest of the story, please read Kris: The Elephant at Sea.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: May 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9781489701954

Dr. Alex Kodiath

Dr. Alex Kodiath founded the College of Geriatrics, LLC, in 1988. After his studies at Boston College and completing his doctoral studies at the University of San Diego, California, he continues to focus on elder care. He consults at various nursing homes in Southern California. He published a book, Elder Care: Precious Presence, in 2010 and the Social Services Handbook in 2013. His first children’s book, Elephant Escapes to an Island, came out in 2012. He is a member of American Educational Research Association. Dr. Kodiath and his wife Mary founded Samarpan, a nonprofit organization, in 1989. Through Samarpan, they established a Spiritual Leadership Center in Alpine, California. This center offers homeless men and women as well as HIV-positive people retreats and leadership training. Their foundation fully funds the Samarpan Medical Clinic in Kerala, India. Children and adults receive dental care, eye care, and preventive care free of charge. Twice a year, Dr. Kodiath travels to supervise and enhance the services in the Samarpan Clinic in India (www. UncondionalService.com). In 2000 and 2001, Dr. Kodiath received Peace Awards for his humanitarian work from San Diego Community Churches. The Lions Club International also bestowed on him the Melvin Jones Award. He and his wife also received the “spirit of enterprise” award from the City of Poway. Since 2005, he has been a frequent speaker on leadership for the graduate nursing students at the California State University, Fullerton. Through the College of Geriatrics, he continues to teach and certify nursing home staff in social services and classes for nursing staff in geriatric care. Also by Dr. Kodiath: Elder Care: Precious Presence Social Services Handbook Elephant Escapes to an Island

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LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 5/14/2014

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Dedicated to the humanitarian couple Maxien and Gary Kreitzer, for their unconditional support for Samarpan: a non profit organization.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 Kris at the Center of Centennial Celebration

Chapter 2 Kris’s Dream

Chapter 3 Kris and the Passports

Chapter 4 Kochi Harbor

Chapter 5 Kris On Board

Chapter 6 Study at Sea: Students from the USA

Chapter 7 Kris Keeps Fit

Chapter 8 Class Presentations

Chapter 9 Pirates Board the Ship

Chapter 10 Jojo and George Get Duct-Taped

Chapter 11 Kris’s Will to Live

Chapter 12 A Killer Whale

Chapter 13 Dolphins to Kris’s Rescue

Chapter 14 Ravi and Kris

Chapter 15 Captain Tom and Operation Elephant

Chapter 16 The Mission

Chapter 17 Navy Seals

Chapter 18 Dr. Grace

Chapter 19 Save the Elephant

Chapter 20 Praying for Children

Chapter 21 Operation Grace

Chapter 22 Elephant Trick

Chapter 23 Sighs of Relief

Chapter 24 Mission Accomplished