The fact that you are being told the taleįrom a gorilla’s point of view is one of the most forceful elements of the writing, and the writing is excellent. The poetic voice of Ivan the silverback gorilla is profound, authentic and, when needed, humorous. One you know will be on the shortlist for a Newbery. One you know will garner all sorts of glowing reviews. My Thoughts: The One and Only Ivan is one of those books. Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home - and his own art - through new eyes. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. Publisher's Blurb: Ivan is an easygoing gorilla.
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