One Amazing Elephant

Written by Linda Oatman High

A girl and an elephant bond over shared loss and face a perilous challenge together.

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272 pages· 44,018 words· Est. 6 hour read· HL580L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Lily is drawn into a world she resents—the circus—after her grandfather's death. Mourning alongside Queenie Grace, his cherished elephant, Lily discovers an unexpected bond. As danger looms over Queenie Grace, Lily must devise a daring plan to protect her newfound friend. Can their shared grief forge a path to salvation, or will the circus claim another victim? This heartwarming tale explores the depths of love and courage in the face of loss.

From the publisher

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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