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One Amazing Elephant

Linda Oatman High

Start date: April 1, 2017

Finish date: April 30, 2017

Discussion: Newbery 2018

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Apr 18, 2017 Shari (Shira) rated it really liked it

Shelves: childrensbooks

So many connections with this book. I thought about Ruby in THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN and WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. We are now questioning using animals for entertainment purposes, making this book timely and relevant. I was a bit disappointed that the character Henry Jack wasn't developed more. Exploitation of humans in sideshows is also pretty despicable. (connection: WHEN ZACHARY BEAVER CAME TO TOWN). ...more

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May 03, 2017 Tamsyn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s, mock-newbery, realisticfiction, fms, animal-tales, unconventional-format

Somewhere between a 4 and a 5. Though there are some comparisons with a recent Newbery winner (Ivan), I liked this book much more. The growth of Lily, the main character, was believable and satisfying, and the elephant, Queenie Grace, was also excellent.

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Dec 15, 2016 Kris rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-read-in-2016

Very sweet. Told in alternating viewpoints of the child and the elephant. A must read for fans of The One And Only Ivan.

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Mar 17, 2017 Mary Lee rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: animals, grief-loss, family, 2017

An elephant who has lost her daughter, a daughter who's lost her mother, a family grieving the death of husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mahout.

Dual point of view -- 12 year-old Lily and Queenie Grace (the elephant).

A book about overcoming fears, acceptance, forgiveness, loss, grieving, and bravery. ...more

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