A review by marareading
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I read this book with my son for his school Read-a-long. This was so sweet and heartbreaking. From the perspective of Ivan, a silverback gorilla in his highway "zoo" attraction with other animals who are his friends. Including an adorable dog names Bob. This will break your heart and mend it again. It's absolutely wonderful.