I'm going to say right up front that I love good realistic fiction! The Elephant in the Room fits into that category! Author Holly Goldberg Sloan wrote another of my favorite books, Counting by 7s, which at the time reminded me a lot of Wonder, but a little better (even though Wonder was made into a movie and gets a lot more press).
The Elephant in the Room is the story of Sila, whose mom traveled back to her native country of Turkey to straighten out some residency issues, but was not allowed to return to the United States. While trying to navigate school and her loss alongside her father, she meets a quirky man named Gio. And then Veda, the elephant, becomes part of the story. Alongside a lot of pink flamingos and a very naughty bear. And Mateo, who has autism, but also becomes part of Silas's world.
Like Counting by 7s, this book is really well written, and will keep you turning the pages until the very end. It may even bring out a tear or two. Not Sloan's best book, but very good just the same, and I recommend it, especially if you are an animal lover! 4 paws!
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