Beverley McWilliams

Deep in the forests of Burma, an elephant calf named Bandoola is in trouble – again.

Curious and headstrong, Bandoola can’t seem to avoid mischief. Po Toke, the man who raised him, believes he will become a great logging elephant one day. But Bandoola doesn’t want to spend his life hauling logs.

He dreams of freedom and adventure.

When war sweeps across Burma and the Japanese advance into the forests, Bandoola must become the elephant Po Toke always believed in. With hope almost gone, he leads a group of elephants and refugees on a treacherous journey across the mountains to safety.

Inspired by true events, Bandoola is a story of courage, friendship, and the extraordinary bond between people and animals.

Praise

“A captivating adventure packed with mischief and mayhem.” Claire Saxby, author of The Flower Garden – A Changi Secret

“An elephant never forgets, and readers likewise will not forget Bandoola.” Dianne Wolfer, author of Lighthouse Girl

Book details

PRICE: $17.99 incl GST

FORMAT: paperback, 198x128mm

ISBN: 978-1-76080-337-7

AUTHOR: Beverley McWilliams

ILLUSTRATIONS: Kate Jones

CATEGORY: Children's and YA, historical fiction, middle-grade fiction (7 to 12 years old)

RIGHTS: World

PUBLICATION DATE: 1 August 2026