An Elephant's Journey

Phoenix Wilder is a 13-year-old American boy living in foster care in Texas since the death of both of his parents in an automobile accident. His existence is an unhappy one, as he is not well treated by his foster family. Phoenix receives word that he is to live with his only surviving relative, his Aunt Sarah who lives in Tanzania, in East Africa with her husband, "Uncle Jack". Upon arrival in the Serengeti, Phoenix quickly falls in love with his new surroundings—it's a paradise for a 13-year-old boy. His Aunt Sarah is incredibly kind and showers Phoenix with the love that has been missing in his life.