First published 1968
Thirty-year-old Adrian's life takes a wild turn when he inherits a drunken elephant named Rosy from his eccentric uncle. Desperate to unload his unexpected and unruly inheritance, Adrian sets out on a madcap journey, with Rosy in tow, to find the circus. But the spirited pachyderm proves difficult to control, leaving a path of destruction in her wake as Adrian contends with meddling bureaucrats, suspicious locals, and Rosy's voracious thirst for liquor.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, adventure, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Southern England, Smoke-Filled City
Period: 1912
224 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Publishers