Tamburlaine's Elephants [Paperback]

'Geraldine McCaughrean is an awe-inspiring writer with a miraculous talent for bringing to life past times and far away lands'

Often funny despite its grim location, this story of moral change linked to heroic action is truly memorable, beautifully written and unreservedly recommended'

'An absolute must read'

'Everything Geraldine McCaughrean touches turns to gold...on top form'

'Thought provoking story of friendship'

This is a new historical novel from the author of the worldwide hit "Peter Pan in Scarlet".Rusti is a Tartar, travelling and pillaging with the legendary Horde of Tamburlaine, Conqueror of the World. He dreams of honour and riches, and is proud to capture his first prisoners - an elephant and her keeper. Yet amidst the death and destruction, an unlikely friendship takes hold in this breathtaking tale. This is Geraldine's first novel to follow the worldwide mega success of "Peter Pan in Scarlet".

Geraldine was a secretary, teacher, journalist and sub-editor before realizing her dream of becoming a writer. She has written over 130 books, and has won almost every single award possible, including the Whitbread Children's Book Award (3 times), Smarties, Carnegie and Blue Peter Awards. Author location: Reading