How to Hug an Elephant
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015 · Est. 2 hour read

How to Hug an Elephant

Written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver · Illustrated by Scott Garrett

Book #6 in the Here's Hank series

A boy gets lost during a school trip to the zoo and befriends an elephant, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.

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128 pages· 10,064 words· Est. 2 hour read· 590L
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During a chaotic zoo field trip, Hank gets lost and stumbles into an elephant's habitat. There, he meets Elsie, a lonely elephant longing for companionship. As they bond over a game of soccer, Hank realizes Elsie's isolation and vows to help her find friends. But can a kid really change an elephant's world? Join Hank on this heartwarming adventure filled with unexpected friendships and daring plans.

From the publisher

When Hank’s class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he’s determined to help her find her own animal friends.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
10,064
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about disabilitiesBooks about schoolBooks about the zooBooks about elephants
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
178015
Publication
Published
November 3, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448486567

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