The One And Only Ivan Analysis

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Applegate, Katherine., The One And Only Ivan, Scholastic Inc, New York, 2012, 300p.

Summary: Ivan is a silverback gorilla in a mall exhibit. Ivan is cozy and content just where he is. People come and go to see Ivan in his domain and he is okay with that. He likes to draw and has a few close friends that he loves very much. Stella the elephant is next-door to him, Bob is a stray dog that Ivan seeks advice from and also lets sleep on his belly, Mack is his owner, and lastly there is Julia and George. George is the mall janitor and Julia is his daughter. Julia comes with George every night. She loves talking to Ivan and always gives him stuff to draw with. Show business in the mall was down so Mack bought a new attraction, a baby elephant named
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Then it hit Julia and she knows exactly what Ivan is staying. She barely convinces her dad to display the puzzle on the billboard just outside the mall for everyone to see. Mack’s first response is anger but then business quickly picks up and Mack is ecstatic! Everyone wants to come see Ivan and Ruby! The fame was short lived. People began to protest that Ivan and Ruby aren’t being cared for properly. People eventually come to take Ruby and Ivan to the zoo. Ivan followed through with his promise to Stella. However, Ivan now has second thoughts. He doesn’t want to leave his life and comfy domain that he is use to. He also is sad because he will no longer see Bob his dog friend. Being brave for Ruby and Stella Ivan complies. Once at the zoo Ivan doesn’t see Ruby, which worries him. Was she okay? Ivan was having a hard time adjusting to the other gorillas. He hasn’t been around other gorillas since he was a baby. Time passes and Ivan soon is able to adjust. He explores on top of a hill in his new home and sees Ruby with other elephants. Ivan is so happy. Then he hears a familiar voice call his name. It was Julia! George got a job at the zoo! Then out pops Bob from Julia’s

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