*This was the first middle-grade novel I read after finishing up my three-year commitment on the Charlotte Huck Book Awards Committee. I downloaded the novel onto my Kindle during virtual #NCTE20. I had loved everything that Holly Goldberg Sloan had written so I was excited to read her newest novel.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Sila's mother had to return to Turkey to obtain the correct papers in order to continue living in the United States.
*While she thought it would be a quick trip, it turned into an over one-year long separation.
*Sila and her father try to make the best of life, but it isn't easy.
*When they meet an elderly man who owns an expanse of land in which he isn't sure what to do with.
*After an elephant named Veda, enters their lives, everyone will be changed in major ways.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The story was beautiful, thoughtful, and engaging.
*I absolutely loved the character of Sila. She drew me in from the first page.
*Actually all of the characters were authentic, unique, and heart-warming.
*The plot moved a slow and even pace, but kept my attention the entire reading experience.
*Holly Goldberg Sloan interwove several important life-lessons into one gorgeous story for young people.
Who Should Read It:
*I'm looking forward to sharing the story with my fourth graders in 2021. I believe the novel will be released in March. In my opinion, the book would be perfect for readers in grades four through six. Readers in middle-school would also be a target audience. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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