Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven 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…
4.6Overall Score
The One and Only Ivan
Reader's Review A beautiful story about a lonely gorilla who learns to fight for his freedom when he unexpectedly befriends a baby elephant. Told from the perspective of the gorilla - this ...
Reader’s Review
A beautiful story about a lonely gorilla who learns to fight for his freedom when he unexpectedly befriends a baby elephant. Told from the perspective of the gorilla – this would be a lovely story to read aloud to your kids!
To look out for
- Romance: Ivan watches romance on tv, says that humans likes to hug each other and lick each others faces. When he is eventually freed he meets a female gorilla and tries to impress her.
- Violence: Descriptions of humans killing elephants and gorillas. Trainers uses spike claw to strike at baby elephant.
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