Jama loves elephants. Despite her mother's warnings, Jama sneaks off to the watering hole to watch them. When one of the elephants gives birth, Jama is thrilled and decides to call the baby Mbegu which translates to "seed."
It is known that poachers are in the area. The village is happy about the threat to the elephant population, but the poachers and the people they deal with are more powerful than the locals. One day Mbegu's herd is set upon by the poachers. The herd is spooked causing Jama's mother to be trampled to death. Jama is now alone, and Mbegu is badly injured.
A group that rescues injured elephants arrives and makes plans to transport Mbegu to a safe place. When they see the relationship between Jama and the young elephant, they offer to take Jama with them figuring she might be helpful.
Patterson, Banda-Aaku, and Krevoy have teamed up to create a heartwarming story about endangered elephants and the threats they face in their native lands. Perfect for middle grade readers and especially animal lovers.
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