The Magician's Elephant

The Magician's Elephant


By: Kate DiCamillo
Reviewed by: Yaz, 16
Rating: It was amazing!


After hearing about all the hype of this book, I literally bought it from a bookstore; something I seldom do. From the moment I read the first page, I couldn't not stop. In fact, I finished it in a day! The last time I did that was when I read the sixth Harry Potter book.

I loved that throughout the story you get a little bit of each character as some of the chapters flip from one character's viewpoint to the next. Although the story is about a boy in search of a sister, a magician who just wanted something "more" in life, and an elephant that although alters many a life, does it for the best, it is so much more about love, relationships, darkness and loneliness but also about hoping, dreaming and believing.

The book's description says it is geared for grades 4 - 7, but I think that Ms. DiCamillo's brilliant writing should be experienced by everyone! Her wordplay is something to behold - something to be spoken out loud. Not just is the story magical but reading it feels like a treasure.

If you are having a rough day, or feel like the world just isn't going to get any better, read The Magician's Elephant. It will help you to believe again in that magical think called hope. One of my favorites of the year!!!


Recommended to: Everyone of all ages, shapes, color and sizes!