The Law of the Savannah
Love-lines run stronger and deeper than bloodlines
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The little elephant was now sitting up, rubbing it’s eyes. She made a soft trumpeting noise deep in her throat. “Good thing I found you, little one. If you were here in the night you would have been attacked by tigers”, whispered Akaya to the little elephant. The baby elephant gurgled softly in reply. Akaya gently carried the baby in her truck and started on her way back to the herd of Akamar. The baby looked at Akaya curiously. Was this his mother? He was confused. What was happening? Akaya who understood what the little elephant was thinking, snuggled him closer, feeling the warmth of the little body close to hers. Just as Akaya returned home to the herd, the pale evening scarlet of the sky seemed to outline the glimmer of new exciting horizons.
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About the Book
Here is the enchanting writing debut of a young author who, in her own creative style, could teach us adults a few lessons about the supremacy of love as a universal value and about the art of joyful living in the midst of everyday crises. As you take in Naomi’s imaginary world, you may never be able to guess the turns in the story that finally lead to contentment and joy. What I find fascinating about this imaginary tale is that it does not follow the usual patterns expected in a story written by an 11-year-old. Happiness, sadness, joy, and sorrow are artfully interwoven into the lives of a herd of elephants, making the reader recognize that life within any community, whether human or elephant, may not be very different after all. The Law of the Savannah is not the work of a child learning to write an interesting story; rather, it is the result of the stirring of a young writer’s consciousness – a writer who shows signs of awakening to the realities of life around her. I happen to be Naomi’s proud uncle and also her editor and have watched her creative talents develop as exemplified by the acclaim she has received for many of her previous articles and essays. So relax and allow yourself to be captivated by this story, which will take you to many surprising and exotic places in the African savannah and bring you to the final conclusion – it is only love that really matters in life. Thilal Nanayakkara (Editor)
About the Author
Naomi De Soysa lives in Sri Lanka and is a student of Ladies College, Colombo. She has many interests, including horse riding, swimming, badminton, Scrabble, and above all else, she is an avid reader. Naomi loves nature and, during school holidays, can be found camping in the nature reserves, photographing and observing real herds of elephants. Naomi began writing her first “real” book, The Law of the Savannah, when she was eleven years old, inspired by her adventures in the wild. Previously, she wrote a series of short stories, which she gifted to friends and family during Christmastime. Her articles have been published in newspapers and magazines, and she has received previous recognition for her writing. This is Naomi’s very first attempt at writing and publishing a book. She hopes to write more children’s books in the future.