Description
Quinn recently lost her mother and she can’t seem to stop wallowing in her grief. Her mother’s sister, Aunt Lizzie, takes Quinn to Thailand to volunteer in an elephant sanctuary, hoping it will heal her. The elephants have been abused or abandoned, and every sad thing reminds Quinn of her lost mother. One day she runs to the river, crying. An elephant comforts Quinn, rubbing her with its trunk, and they make a connection.
A baby elephant is brought in, and she will not eat or drink. Quinn wants to help. She needs to use all her courage and accept the help of friends she has made at the sanctuary as well as the help of her aunt, but will it be enough?
Susan R. Greenway has written a sweet story that will engage young readers, especially those who have some experience with loss. The characters are well developed and fairly believable. The writing is nice, although the voice is a little uneven. The animals are absolutely charming, and the setting is one that will be fascinating to young readers. The story is a bit too predictable but still will satisfy young readers.