Author : Aravind Krish Bala
Illustrator : Sandip K. Luis
A majestic elephant protects the forest from timber traders, tree cutters and poachers. One day, the Forest Department receives orders to hunt the elephant down. An absorbing read based on true events, it highlights the complex cause of conservation.
2018: Best of Indian Children's Writing: Contemporary
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| Age | 6+ |
| Specifications | 28 pages; 9.5” x 8.5”; full colour; soft cover |
| ISBN | 978-93-5046-244-7 |
| First Published | 2012 |
| Tags | elephant, wildlife, jungle, forest, poaching, human-animal conflict, conservation, adventure |
An evocative and sensitive portrayal of the fate of a wild eleph
Magnificient Makhna is an evocative and sensitive portrayal of the fate of a wild elephant. From being the ‘chief conservator’ of the Gudalur forests to becoming a ‘gentle giant (who) happily poses for pictures with tourists’, Moorthy elicits the sympathy and respect of readers. Bookreviewindia.org