Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Twelve-year-old Lexington, a foundling raised in a zoo, spends a summer cementing friendships, growing closer to the elephant that saved her life, and learning about her family and herself.
Review Quotes: Winner of the 2020 Reading the West Book Award!
"Well-rounded, often mischievous human characters. . . . Readers will eagerly accompany [Lex]." --Booklist
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Poignant. . . . An already engaging tale of life at a zoo turns into a mystery . . . [and] a bittersweet ending completes the story's
magic and mystery." --
Kirkus Reviews "Skillfully paced with just the right amount of tension, this
offers a thoughtful look at how our past shapes our present, and how, similarly, memory is shaped by our current circumstances." --
The Bulletin "This story of friendship includes
magical realism, mystery, and adventure that is sure to capture young readers' attention.
Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo." --
School Library Journal
