Elephant Adventure Level 31

Elephant Adventure follows Juanita as she reluctantly travels with her parents to a wildlife orphanage in Sri Lanka. Expecting a dull holiday, Juanita instead becomes entangled in an animal smuggling investigation that changes how she views conservation and responsibility. This realistic first-person narrative combines suspenseful fiction with important factual insights about endangered species and environmental protection. With a strong problem-solving arc and themes of family, animal welfare, and personal growth, this text offers a rich platform for discussion and reflection. Juanita's transformation as a character also opens the door to lessons on empathy and social responsibility, making it ideal for cross-curricular integration with science and humanities.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages environmental awareness and advocacy
• Strengthens narrative comprehension and empathy through first-person perspective
• Supports character analysis and moral reasoning
• Enhances understanding of animal conservation and illegal wildlife trade

Classroom Ideas

• Research endangered species in Australia and abroad
• Write a persuasive letter about protecting wildlife
• Create a character map for Juanita and her development
• Discuss real-world animal smuggling and how it can be stopped

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 10+
• Dimensions: 210mm x 297mm
• Story content includes age-appropriate adventure and suspense
• Appropriate for classroom and home learning