Elephant Adventure facts for kids
Elephant Adventure is an exciting children's book written in 1964 by Willard Price. He was a Canadian-born American author. This book is part of his popular "Adventure" series. It features two brave brothers, Hal and Roger Hunt. In Elephant Adventure, the brothers travel to the Mountains of the Moon in Uganda. Their big goal is to capture elephants for a zoo.
Who Are Hal and Roger Hunt?
Hal and Roger Hunt are the main characters in Willard Price's "Adventure" series.
- Hal Hunt is the older brother. He is usually calm and thinks things through. Hal is very skilled at hunting and tracking animals. He often makes tough decisions to keep everyone safe.
- Roger Hunt is the younger brother. He is more impulsive and emotional. Roger loves animals deeply and sometimes struggles with the harsh realities of the wild. He learns a lot from Hal during their adventures.
Together, they make a great team. They face many dangers and learn about different animals and cultures.
Facing Dangerous People
In Elephant Adventure, Hal and Roger face some very dangerous people. These bad guys are criminals who capture villagers. They also hurt animals. For example, they badly injured an elephant. The elephant was resisting capture. Hal had to make a very hard choice. He had to put the elephant out of its pain. Roger was very upset by this. Hal explained that in the wild, there was no way to save the elephant's trunk. An elephant cannot live without its trunk. Hal and Roger, along with their team, followed these criminals. But then, the brothers were captured themselves!
Amazing Animals They Meet
During their search for the captured villagers, Hal and Roger discover a very special animal.
- They spot a rare white elephant.
After escaping from the dangerous criminals, Hal and Roger decide to go back. They want to try and capture this unique white elephant. It would be an amazing addition to a zoo. Their journey is full of challenges and exciting animal encounters.
