The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

This is a wonderful book that gives you the distinct pleasure of being inside the heart and mind of Ivan, a low-land gorilla. He's a silver-back, and he's magnificent! The author weaves a heartfelt story of companionship and promises, of truth and imagination not to be missed. It's a book you'll not want to stop reading when the day wanes. It's a forever story that you'll want to share with everyone you know - especially children. Although it's not a children's book, per se; it has a message every man, woman and child should read, understand and take into their hearts

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