The One and Only Ivan
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Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.
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3 primary booksThe One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Katherine Applegate.
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Very touching! I would have loved this as a kid and thoroughly enjoyed it as an adult.
Elegantly emotional and beautifully written. I teared up at the end. Though written for a younger audience, I think my Battle kids will really enjoy this next year.
There's definitely a minimalist beauty to this simple story about Ivan and his friends.
It's a quick read, though it's fully satisfying and powerful. I enjoyed it quite a lot.
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