Author : Aravind Krish Bala
Illustrator : Sandip K. Luis
A majestic elephant protects the forests from timber traders, tree-cutters and poachers. The animal becomes such a legend that his photograph adorns the walls of local homes. But one day, the Forest Department receives strict orders to hunt the elephant down… After the gripping Black Panther, Aravind Krish Bala returns to the Western Ghats. This riveting story, with painterly illustrations, has been inspired by true events. Highlighting the complex cause of conservation, it draws the reader's attention to realities that need to be faced without taking sides.
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