Childrens, Ages 5-8, 5-8 Confident Readers, Ages 9-12, 9-12 Fiction
The Elephant

The Elephant

Paperback Published on: 28/01/2021; Language: English, English (Original language of a translated text)
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The Elephant
It is a book about an elephant and a small dog...and a large grey tortoise and it is SO much more and more important than that.
This is about the elephant in the room. There are many people who are accompanied in their lives by over large creatures, often grey, often ponderous. They... READ MORE
Sue Chambers

Synopsis

A big grey elephant is following Olive's father around. It leaves with him for work and trails behind him when he comes home, keeping him heavy and sad. Every day, Olive wishes it would disappear.

When she is asked to bring something old and wonderful to show her class, Olive immediately wants to bring her old bike - but she will need her father's help to fix it. Teaming up with her cheery grandad and best friend Arthur, she sets out to chase the elephant away.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Pushkin Press
  • ISBN: 9781782693116
  • Number of pages: 176
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English, English (Original language of a translated text)

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The Elephant
Beautiful story about bereavement and depression
Olive’s dad is sad. In fact he’s so sad, the sadness is like a huge elephant that follows him everywhere. Olive is the only one who can see it and she is d... READ MORE
Denise Forrest