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Ollie the purple elephant is delighted to move into the McLaughlin family's New York City apartment, but their cat, Ginger, is not pleased and devises a plan to send Ollie away with the circus. The circus is a surprise for Ollie, and he is thrilled to join the fun, but his new friends quickly realize that the circus is just a facade. Ollie and Ginger quickly become the stars of the show, and they are soon performing on the big stages of the world. However, the truth is revealed, and Ollie must face the consequences of his actions. Ollie the purple elephant is a story of friendship, adventure, and the power of being true to oneself.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jarrett Krosoczka
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