Thailand, tsunami, elephant, family-dynamics, historical-research,*****,

Preteen Jerry returns to Thailand from home in England with his father and teenage sister for Christmas like they did when Mum was alive, and because he really wants to be with the elephants and their mahouts. He has managed to be approved as a volunteer to work for those who own the elephants who give rides to the families staying at the resort in the tourist destination and managed to learn basic Thai. He and one particular elephant have a special bond and it is because of that bond that the elephant rescues him from the tsunami which killed so many. A marvelous read for anyone! ( )