The older I get, the more fascinated I am with family history and the way certain traits or talents get passed down ā or not. Unfortunately, we donāt always know much about our own ancestors. Maybe thatās why I appreciate a multigenerational story that shows all the forms a young personās āinheritanceā can take, whether money, looks, a special skill or talent, or even a disease. And because Iāve always loved a good mystery, I enjoy books where a young person seeks to uncover a family secret. Finally, now that Iām on the older side of the generations, I appreciate a book that portrays older family members realistically and with respect.
The premise of this book gets big points for originality: Lexington Willow is orphaned as a toddler by a tornado, literally blowing into the life of elephant Nyah, who protects and comforts the little girl in the storm and forms a mysterious connection with her. The wind is also a character in the book, hanging around long after the tornado. It knows things Lex doesnāt, and sometimes whispers to her.
The Elephantās Girl portrays friendship, secrets, and a familyās pain in search of healing. Toss in a ghost for good measure, and whatās not to love?
A magical adventure for fans of Katherine Applegate and Jennifer Holm about a girl with a mysterious connection to the elephant who saved her life.
An elephant never forgets, but Lexington Willow can't remember her past. Swept away by a tornado as a toddler, she was dropped in a nearby Nebraska zoo, where an elephant named Nyah protected her from the storm. With no trace of her family, Lex grew up at the zoo with her foster father, Roger; her best friend, Fisher; and the wind whispering in her ear.
Years later, Nyah sends Lex a telepathic image of theā¦
