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About the Book AN ELEPHANT CALFS DARING JOURNEY HOME THROUGH DANGER, LEGEND AND THE POWER OF LOVE. When a mischievous elephant calf named LG strays too far from her herd, she tumbles into an unknown worldand a thrilling adventure. Captured and taken to an elephant camp, LG must summon every ounce of courage to find her way back home. Her chance arrives in the form of an ancient legend: the Soul Tree, a living portal to distant lands. With the help of two feisty old elephants and a fierce tusker with a hidden heart, LG braves wild rivers, prowling predators and the mysteries of the forest. Bursting with heart, spirit and discovery. The Lost Elephant and the Soul Tree is an unforgettable journey through danger and wondera story of resilience, freedom and the powerful ties of love that no distance can break. About the Author Akila Kannadasan is a journalist with The Hindu with 14 years of experience in feature writing. Born and raised in Coimbatore, she has reported extensively from Chennai, with career-defining work on the citys fishing community. Her first book, Seaside Stories (2023), is a compilation of essays on Chennais fisherfolk. A mother of two, she ventured into childrens writing as their primary storyteller, and is also working on two novels and a biography of a Dalit leader.

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