Africa, Ivory and Grandpa

By Kerry Curson

Twelve-year-old Arthur Cartwright is used to feeling small.

At his grey London boarding school, he is bullied, lonely, and certain his father never wanted him. But when his mysterious grandfather falls seriously ill, Arthur is whisked away to a wildlife reserve in the South African bush - a place of blazing skies, prowling lions, towering giraffes, and one unforgettable elephant named Tolstoy.

For the first time, Arthur feels free.

Then he discovers the reserve is hiding painful secrets: poachers, hunting parties, family betrayals, and the truth about the father who left him behind.

Armed with an old camera, a stubborn sense of justice, and a heart bigger than he knows, Arthur must find a way to protect the animals he loves - before the wild place that saved him is lost forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1919291733
• ISBN13: 9781919291734
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Little Grebe Books
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7