One Amazing Elephant
One Amazing Elephant by Linda Oatman High is a poignant middle grade story published by HarperCollins on February 14, 2017. This 272-page novel explores the deep connections between a girl named Lily Pruitt and an elephant named Queenie Grace as they navigate their shared experience of loss. Set against the backdrop of a circus, the narrative delves into themes of grief and the powerful love that can emerge from shared sorrow.
In this touching tale, twelve-year-old Lily grapples with her feelings about her family’s circus life and the recent death of her grandfather. As she travels to Florida for the funeral, both she and Queenie Grace are left to mourn the same loss. The story unfolds as their bond strengthens through their shared grief, leading to a pivotal moment when Lily must devise a plan to protect her friend from danger. Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of social themes intertwined with the realities of life in the circus and the emotional journey of both characters.
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A poignant middle grade animal story from talented author Linda Oatman High that will appeal to fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan. In this heartwarming novel, a girl and an elephant face the same devastating loss—and slowly realize that they share the same powerful love.
Twelve-year-old Lily Pruitt loves her grandparents, but she doesn’t love the circus—and the circus is their life. She’s perfectly happy to stay with her father, away from her neglectful mother and her grandfather’s beloved elephant, Queenie Grace.
Then Grandpa Bill dies, and both Lily and Queenie Grace are devastated. When Lily travels to Florida for the funeral, she keeps her distance from the elephant. But the two are mourning the same man—and form a bond born of loss. And when Queenie Grace faces danger, Lily must come up with a plan to help save her friend.
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