--- product_id: 348779 title: "Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived" price: "79.20 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348779-modoc-the-true-story-of-the-greatest-elephant-that-ever store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Rich cultural & geographic insights Epic elephant-human bond Challenging, enriching read Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived **Price:** 79.20 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐘 Dive into the legendary bond that’s rewriting animal stories — don’t miss out on Modoc’s epic journey! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived - **How much does it cost?** 79.20 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348779-modoc-the-true-story-of-the-greatest-elephant-that-ever) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Educational & Engaging:** Boost vocabulary and knowledge with a story that sparks curiosity and meaningful discussions. - • **Immersive Global Adventure:** Travel through India’s vibrant culture, geography, and history alongside Modoc’s true story. - • **Unforgettable Lifelong Bond:** Experience the rare, heartwarming connection between a boy and the greatest elephant ever. - • **Perfect for Thoughtful Readers:** Ideal for millennials craving depth, empathy, and a story that transcends generations. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands who rated this moving tale 4.6/5 and ranked it top in animal rights and biology. ## Overview Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived is a bestselling, critically acclaimed nonfiction book that chronicles the extraordinary lifelong relationship between a boy and an elephant. Set against the rich backdrop of India’s culture and geography, this emotionally powerful narrative combines adventure, education, and a profound exploration of human-animal connection, making it a must-read for lovers of wildlife, history, and heartfelt stories. ## Description Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived [Helfer, Ralph] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived Review: Magnificent Story - I enjoyed this book from the start through my joy and tears. It is a believable and moving description of how humans can intertwine their minds and love with animals, and in this case it was an elephant. I highly recommend it. Review: Wonderful in so many ways. - Im 60 and have been obsessed with elephants for many years. An avid reader, I enjoy reading a lot of non-fiction related to their abilities, behaviors etc. they amaze me! As a result I read this book about a year or ago and loved every bit of it. Modoc was an amazing elephant and his and Bram’s relationship was something out of a dream for an elephant lover. In addition to the story there was so much interesting information about India, the people and culture, the geography, the beliefs and language. That alone was well worth the read. My 9 gr old grandson has been reading to me daily for 30 minutes since he started school and reading books was something he and I loved doing together even before he entered school. It was time for a new book after completing The Magic Tree House and Merlin’s Missions series and his reading skills were above the 95% percentile in his testing so I knew he could handle a challenge. After hearing about the book he was excited and willing to read Modoc although the size and complexity of the book was a little worrisome to him. Me too actually but I knew if he got into the book the story would pull him along into it. So, we began to read. Almost every page had a word or two or more he wasn’t familiar with forcing him to use his dictionary to look it up. Many words especially about ships, and India required using the internet to not just explain the meaning but also view photos to better understand the word. Often these inquiries resulted in lengthy discussions/explanations of world geography or some other topic. It took 3 months but he finished! And he loved it! He has happily told Modoc’s story to several family members. He choose another, not as challenging book but it’s another elephant story! “The Elephant Girl”. Didn’t realize it but it’s about a baby elephant that’s mom is killed and is rescued by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Which is a charity we support monthly and have adopted 4 baby elephants that are being raised there. Turns out the baby elephant in the book is an actual orphan at Sheldrick’s and My grandson used part of his savings to adopt baby Mbegu himself! How cool is that! Anyway, if you love elephants, or animals or animal/human relationship stories, or stories about a foreign culture you will love Modoc. I can’t recommend it highly enough! ## Features - The amazing bond between a boy and elephant that lasted a lifetime. - Spans dozens of true life adventures and escapades. - Gut-wrenching love story. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #117,417 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Biology of Mammals #8 in Animal Rights (Books) #85 in Biology of Wildlife | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,408 Reviews | ## Images ![Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Kp7kd-xaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent Story *by M***N on May 4, 2025* I enjoyed this book from the start through my joy and tears. It is a believable and moving description of how humans can intertwine their minds and love with animals, and in this case it was an elephant. I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful in so many ways. *by A***C on October 13, 2023* Im 60 and have been obsessed with elephants for many years. An avid reader, I enjoy reading a lot of non-fiction related to their abilities, behaviors etc. they amaze me! As a result I read this book about a year or ago and loved every bit of it. Modoc was an amazing elephant and his and Bram’s relationship was something out of a dream for an elephant lover. In addition to the story there was so much interesting information about India, the people and culture, the geography, the beliefs and language. That alone was well worth the read. My 9 gr old grandson has been reading to me daily for 30 minutes since he started school and reading books was something he and I loved doing together even before he entered school. It was time for a new book after completing The Magic Tree House and Merlin’s Missions series and his reading skills were above the 95% percentile in his testing so I knew he could handle a challenge. After hearing about the book he was excited and willing to read Modoc although the size and complexity of the book was a little worrisome to him. Me too actually but I knew if he got into the book the story would pull him along into it. So, we began to read. Almost every page had a word or two or more he wasn’t familiar with forcing him to use his dictionary to look it up. Many words especially about ships, and India required using the internet to not just explain the meaning but also view photos to better understand the word. Often these inquiries resulted in lengthy discussions/explanations of world geography or some other topic. It took 3 months but he finished! And he loved it! He has happily told Modoc’s story to several family members. He choose another, not as challenging book but it’s another elephant story! “The Elephant Girl”. Didn’t realize it but it’s about a baby elephant that’s mom is killed and is rescued by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Which is a charity we support monthly and have adopted 4 baby elephants that are being raised there. Turns out the baby elephant in the book is an actual orphan at Sheldrick’s and My grandson used part of his savings to adopt baby Mbegu himself! How cool is that! Anyway, if you love elephants, or animals or animal/human relationship stories, or stories about a foreign culture you will love Modoc. I can’t recommend it highly enough! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING!!!!!! *by J***R on November 22, 2009* My daughter first picked this book off the library book mobile. She loves animals, so we sat down to enjoy what we assumed was to be another "nice" simple animal story! Well! We got to the end of this most beautiful story and I was in tears!!!!!!!! My kids were only in preschool when we first found that book from the library book mobile and they LOVED it and stayed with it -- it's not as short or simple as other little animal stories. Long story short -- we returned our library copy, and I found it on Amazon, ordered it for my kids, and have read it over and over and over. . . and have since given it to their friends as birthday presents, and everyone has loved it! I also found the adult version of this compelling true story of life, love, friendship, overcoming obstacles for myself and given it to the mom of one of the friends we gave this children's version to. . . When my kids (girl/boy twins) were in preschool, I even brought it in to read to their class. The class and their teacher loved it and copied the title to order it for the class. (When the kids were real young like that, I skipped some of the details reading to the class, for time constraints. but now they are in kindergarten and I hope to be able to bring it into their kindergarten class and read the whole thing!) ## Frequently Bought Together - Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived - Zamba: The True Story of the Greatest Lion That Ever Lived - The Cowboy and His Elephant: The Story of a Remarkable Friendship --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348779-modoc-the-true-story-of-the-greatest-elephant-that-ever](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348779-modoc-the-true-story-of-the-greatest-elephant-that-ever) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*