Winner of the 2013 Newberry Medal, The One and Only Ivan is inspired by the true story of Ivan, who was kept in captivity for 27 years at The World Famous B&I Circus Store, Tacoma, and later moved to Zoo Atlanta. And how he gives his best to keep up the promise he’s made to Stella, the Elephant. True to the caption on the cover that reads “A story of courage, friendship and an unlikely animal hero”, The One and Only Ivan is the story of a silverback gorilla named Ivan, his friendship with other animals at the mall where they’re confined in glassed domains, his journey from being a victim to becoming a victor. Narrator: Narrated by Ivan, the silverback gorilla in first person Themes: courage, friendship, perseverance, hope Major Characters: Ivan (Narrator, a Silverback Gorilla), Bob (Stray Dog), Stella (Elephant), Ruby (Baby Elephant), Mack (Mall Owner), George (Cleaner at the Mall) and Julia (George’s Daughter) Setting Place: Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade & Zoo Atlanta Genre: Children’s Literature (not really)
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |