![]() ![]() Marshmallow is reading The One And Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. As the book progresses, Ivan starts to change his mind about his “domain” and plans to take Ruby to a zoo. Before she passes away, she has Ivan promise to her that he will make sure that he takes her to a zoo, which she thinks is where humans “make amends”. ![]() ![]() Sadly, Stella passes away due to an old injury that causes trouble. She is “adopted” by Stella, who treats her like her own child. Ruby is a baby elephant who appears in about the middle of the book. Julie is a girl whose father, George, works as the mall’s custodian. Bob is a stray dog who sneaks into Ivan’s “domain” (which is what he calls his display area) and enjoys sleeping on top of Ivan’s stomach. Stella is an elephant who has a good memory and tells stories to Ivan. His friends include Stella, Bob, Ruby, Julia, and later Kinyani. Marshmallow’s Summary (with Spoilers): Ivan is a gorilla who, by his count, has lived in the Exit 8 Big Top Mall by the Video Arcade for 9,855 days (that is about 27 years). ![]() Marshmallow’s Quick Take: If you like books about animals and their take on the world around us, then this might be the book for you. Marshmallow reviews The One And Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. This week Marshmallow writes about Katherine Applegate’s 2012 book The One and Only Ivan, written in 2012 and awarded the Newberry Medal in 2013. ![]()
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