While this books looks intimidating, it is actually a quick read. Ivan is a gorilla raised in captivity and living in a shopping mall that has seen better days. His best friends are an old elephant named Stella and a stray dog named Bob. Life in the mall is not ideal, but Ivan copes as well as he can. Then, one day, a new baby elephant named Ruby is brought to the mall, and Ivan's friend, Stella, makes him promise to provide a better life for her. How he keeps his promise is a touching and heartbreaking story, especially knowing that it is based on a true story. This is truly a great read; no wonder it won the Newbery Award.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
While this books looks intimidating, it is actually a quick read. Ivan is a gorilla raised in captivity and living in a shopping mall that has seen better days. His best friends are an old elephant named Stella and a stray dog named Bob. Life in the mall is not ideal, but Ivan copes as well as he can. Then, one day, a new baby elephant named Ruby is brought to the mall, and Ivan's friend, Stella, makes him promise to provide a better life for her. How he keeps his promise is a touching and heartbreaking story, especially knowing that it is based on a true story. This is truly a great read; no wonder it won the Newbery Award.
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