Small as an elephant

By Jennifer Richard Jacobson

Book Overview

"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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763663336
• ISBN13: 9780763663339
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

I read this book when I was in middle school. For some reason I really enjoyed it- so much so that I still remember the book years later. I would suggest this to any younger person, especially if they've been through tough times.