At Large: The Fugitive Odyssey of Murray Hill and His Elephants

by Gary Ross

Reveals the story of a retired circus trainer who sold his two elephants, stole them back when he realized they were being mistreated, and--with the help of the circus underground--dodged the FBI for five years. 35,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo. Tour.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals

318 pages, Hardcover

First published May 26, 1992

About the author

Gary Ross is a critically acclaimed screenwriter, director, and producer who has been nominated for four Academy Awards. His films include Big, Dave, Pleasantville, Seabiscuit, and The Tale of Despereaux. Most recently, he directed The Hunger Games, the first movie based on Suzanne Collins’s best-selling dystopian trilogy. He has also served as president of the Board of Commissioners for the Los Angeles Public Library, as well as on the boards of many other organizations. Bartholomew Biddle and the Very Big Wind is his first children’s book. Gary Ross lives in Los Angeles with his family.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating story of a man who stole back his two elephants when he felt their new owners were not treating them properly -- and managed to stay out of sight for some 5 years with said elephants. Gives a peek into the privately-owned exotic animal sector of the time, and Ross works hard to give an even-handed account of both sides of the conflict.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

i LOVE this book. i could read it again and again!
only in new jersey...