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Small As an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

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Small As an Elephant

Jennifer Richard Jacobson

Candlewick Press · Paperback · April 9, 2013

Reading lane: Depression & Mental Health

"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.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

On Unsteady Ground

A child’s urgent journey makes room for hard questions about trust, abandonment, and where belonging begins.

Come here for

  • A realistic story shaped by family uncertainty and survival
  • The quiet weight of a small companion on a difficult journey

Expect

  • An emotionally perceptive look at abandonment
  • A sustained journey testing wits, loyalties, and trust

Book Details

Authors
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
April 9, 2013
Format
Paperback
Theme
Depression & Mental Health · Runaway Stories
Reading lane
Depression & Mental Health

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Parent-Child Stories

  • Homelessness & Poverty

  • Depression & Mental Health

About This Book

"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 beg...

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"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.

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