Ivan is a gorilla who lives in a small domain (cage) in a mall. The malls business has gone down since Ivan has grown in age. Ivan is accompanied by several other animals including an Elephant named Stella, a dog named Snickers, a dog named Bob, and a parrot. Ivan likes to paint with the supplies the janitors daughter, Julia gives him. The owner of this mall, Mack buys a baby elephant to drum up business. This elephant is named Ruby. When Ruby comes to the mall she is shy. Stella looks after her. When Stella passes away, Ivan must work hard to give Ruby a better life. Will he succeed? This heartwarming tale written by Katherine Applegate paints a picture of an unlikely friendship. In a way this book is almost a verse novel. It is amazing how the author is able to supply you with so much information in short sentences. The One And Only Ivan is a great read that children 9 and older would enjoy.
5 out of 5 stars.
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Blameless by Gail Carriger
Sounds good.
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