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Small as an Elephant

By Jennifer Richard Jacobson

By Jennifer Richard Jacobson

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Apr 09, 2013 | ISBN 9780763663339 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
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Apr 09, 2013 | ISBN 9780763663339

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About Small as an Elephant

“A deeply perceptive look at the universal fear of abandonment.” — Booklist (starred review)

Ever since Jack can remember, his mom has been unpredictable, sometimes loving and fun, other times caught in a whirlwind of energy and “spinning” wildly until it’s over. But now she is gone, leaving him all alone on a campsite in Maine. Can he find his way back to Boston before the authorities realize what happened? With nothing but a small toy elephant to keep him company, Jack begins a journey that will test his wits and his loyalties — and his trust that he may be part of a larger herd after all.

Product Details

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

Paperback | $9.99
Published by Candlewick
Apr 09, 2013 | 288 Pages | 5-1/8 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780763663339
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Praise

Jack’s journey to a new kind of family is inspiring and never sappy
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Jack comes to realize that he hadn’t been alone, that family and people he didn’t even know were there for him in a ‘makeshift herd.’ The happy yet realistic ending leaves Jack (and readers) ‘light-headed with hope.’
—Horn Book

Jennifer Richard Jacobson’s nuanced and heart-wrenching middle-grade novel, Small as an Elephant, gives a quiet force to one resilient boy and his mentally ill mother.
—Bookpage

A classic journey story, this is a very believable and exciting adventure with modern accoutrements.
—Library Media Connection

A near-perfect mix of poignancy, humor, and masterful writing make for an unforgettable journey.
—Midwest Book Review

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