Orphaned

Eliot Schrefer's "Orphaned" tells the compelling story of Snub, a young gorilla in Africa, who faces immense challenges after a natural disaster separates her from her mother. Initially jealous of her new sibling, Snub finds herself unexpectedly responsible for the infant's survival in a dramatically altered landscape. Told from Snub's unique ape perspective, this novel explores themes of family, loss, resilience, and the complex relationship between animals and humans, offering a heartbreaking yet hopeful journey for young adult readers aged 12-18.

Snub is a young gorilla, living in the heart of what will eventually be known as Africa. She is jealous of her mother's new baby ... and restless in her need to explore. When a natural disaster shakes up her family, Snub finds herself as the guardian of her young sibling ... and lost in a reshaped world.