Elvis and the World as It Stands
Book description
A poignant middle-grade story about loss and finding family from the point of view of a newly adopted kitten
Most shelter animals dream of going home with a forever family. But for Elvis, being chosen by Mrs. Pemberton is a nightmare. He's been separated from his sister, Etta, and is…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked Elvis and the World as It Stands as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In this sweet and poignant story, Elvis is a shelter kitten adopted into a home with a girl whose parents recently separated, an eager hamster, a watchdog goldfish, and an older, ornery shelter cat. Elvis just wants to reunite with his sister Etta who was left behind at the shelter, and he must also adapt to his new home and friends. Even though Elvis can’t communicate with humans, he never stops trying. The story explores memory, family, and rebuilding things that are broken, and includes a light discussion of Sept. 11.
From Sylvia's list on animal and human friendships.
Want books like Elvis and the World as It Stands?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Elvis and the World as It Stands.
Browse books like Elvis and the World as It Stands
