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The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan (2022, Digest Paperback)
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Located in: High Point, North Carolina, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780735229952
- Book Title
- Elephant in the Room
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Digest Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Family / Parents, General, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, Animals / Zoos
- Item Weight
- 7.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Product Information
"Sloan captures the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life's challenges" ( Kirkus ) in this touching novel by the critically acclaimed author of Counting by 7s. It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to withstand. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery. Their new alliance leads to the rescue of a circus elephant named Veda, and then to a friendship with an unusual boy named Mateo, proving that comfort and hope come in the most unlikely of places. A moving story of family separation and the importance of the connection between animals and humans, this novel has the enormous heart and uplifting humor that readers have come to expect from the beloved author of Counting by 7s.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0735229953
ISBN-13
9780735229952
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19050081338
Product Key Features
Book Title
Elephant in the Room
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Family / Parents, General, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, Animals / Zoos
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Digest Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"I couldn't stop reading--I had to find out what would happen. An unusual and lovely real-life fairy tale." -- Linda Sue Park, New York Times Bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water "A gorgeous and emotional novel. I loved every page." --Cynthia Kadohata, Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira "Each character wrestles with love and loss and struggles with decisions about when to act and when to wait; each in their own way has insight into the others, and empathy for them . . . Sila wonders if people are more compassionate because of their own difficult experiences; in this unique, touching book, the answer is yes." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Using multiple narrative perspectives, [Goldberg Sloan] touches on many weighty topics (grief, autism, deportation, animal cruelty), handling each with sensitivity." -- Booklist "Sloan captures the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life's challenges . . . themes of collectivity and community in the face of isolation and stigma are brought to the surface and themselves offer depth to this heartfelt and sincere story." -- Kirkus "Sloan ( To Night Owl from Dogfish ) fully builds the emotional interiors of each character, including Veda. This heartfelt tale thoughtfully conveys the agony of family separation, the beauty of nature, and the power of friendship to overcome tremendous difficulties." -- Publishers Weekly, "I couldn't stop reading--I had to find out what would happen. An unusual and lovely real-life fairy tale." -- Linda Sue Park, New York Times Bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water "A gorgeous and emotional novel. I loved every page." --Cynthia Kadohata, Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira "Each character wrestles with love and loss and struggles with decisions about when to act and when to wait; each in their own way has insight into the others, and empathy for them . . . Sila wonders if people are more compassionate because of their own difficult experiences; in this unique, touching book, the answer is yes." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Using multiple narrative perspectives, [Goldberg Sloan] touches on many weighty topics (grief, autism, deportation, animal cruelty), handling each with sensitivity." -- Booklist "Sloan captures the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life's challenges . . . themes of collectivity and community in the face of isolation and stigma are brought to the surface and themselves offer depth to this heartfelt and sincere story." -- Kirkus "Sloan ( To Night Owl from Dogfish ) fully builds the emotional interiors of each character, including Veda. This heartfelt tale thoughtfully conveys the agony of family separation, the beauty of nature, and the power of friendship to overcome tremendous difficulties." -- Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story and the wonderful connections between all of the characters remind readers that very often people and animals come into our lives for a reason and usually just when we need them the most. A perfect title for middle school, fans of animal stories, and a great suggestion for readers looking for books that help deal with loss, heartache, and hope." -- School Library Connection, "I couldn't stop reading--I had to find out what would happen. An unusual and lovely real-life fairy tale." -- Linda Sue Park, New York Times Bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water "A gorgeous and emotional novel. I loved every page." --Cynthia Kadohata, Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira "Each character wrestles with love and loss and struggles with decisions about when to act and when to wait; each in their own way has insight into the others, and empathy for them . . . Sila wonders if people are more compassionate because of their own difficult experiences; in this unique, touching book, the answer is yes." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Using multiple narrative perspectives, [Goldberg Sloan] touches on many weighty topics (grief, autism, deportation, animal cruelty), handling each with sensitivity." -- Booklist "Sloan captures the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life's challenges . . . themes of collectivity and community in the face of isolation and stigma are brought to the surface and themselves offer depth to this heartfelt and sincere story." -- Kirkus "Sloan ( To Night Owl from Dogfish ) fully builds the emotional interiors of each character, including Veda. This heartfelt tale thoughtfully conveys the agony of family separation, the beauty of nature, and the power of friendship to overcome tremendous difficulties." -- Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story and the wonderful connections between all of the characters remind readers that very often people and animals come into our lives for a reason and usually just when we need them the most. A perfect title for middle school, fans of animal stories, and a great suggestion for readers looking for books that help deal with loss, heartache, and hope." -- School Library Connection "The friendship of old man, child, and giant pachyderm is convincing, touching, and just odd enough." -- Horn Book
Lccn
2020-049193
Grade from
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Grade to
Ninth Grade
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.S633136el 2021
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