![]() 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. There aren’t really any spoilers ahead, but you are welcome to jump to the TL DR summary at the bottom of the page if you’d prefer! ![]() “The One and Only Ivan” is an inspiring and uplifting story sure to be enjoyed by both children and adults.īelow you will find a more thorough review containing my thoughts about the book. However, even when things get tough, Ivan is always optimistic and finds power in his art. With themes of animal captivity and powerlessness, it can be quite sad at times. And it’s written in the first-person point of view from Ivan’s perspective! It’s a wonderful, cleverly written story that doesn’t pull its emotional punches. Spoiler-Free Review: Based on a true story, “The One and Only Ivan” is a story full of heart about a silverback gorilla named Ivan. ![]() However, this book was filled with so much heart and wit, I couldn’t help but love it. “The One and Only Ivan” is a book that’s been on my radar for quite a while, and I was so excited to finally get to read it! I’ve heard great things, but I tend to be apprehensive about books featuring talking animals. ![]()
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