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Sunday, October 31, 2021

The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan

2021 | 256 pages  | 5 Hours Audio |  Grades 4-8 

Sila and her father are struggling.  Sila's mother had to go back to Turkey because of problems with her immigration papers. She thought it was going to be a weekend and it is almost a year.  Sila's father takes her with him when he goes to repair a truck. She meets the lonely elderly man who has recently moved to a home in the country.  They become friends and discover a connection. When they rescue a circus elephant, they find purpose and hope again.  

I loved this book! It is a very unusual story with heart and humor.  The main characters are all different but find connections and friendship. I think this is such an important lesson for all of us to learn.  Friendship can be found in unusual places.