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After his mother’s accidental death, Jacob is determined to make his own path and reject his stepfather’s plans. He journeys alone to Kenya, where his father works as a biologist studying elephants in a remote region. Facing wilderness survival challenges and the threat of poachers, Jacob must rely on his resolve and newfound skills to find his father and prove that a father and son bond can endure any obstacle.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Roland Smith
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