A children's novel by katherine applegate about a gorilla who lives in a mall and tries to save a baby elephant This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom Based on a true story of ivan, who was adopted by atlanta zoo in 1994.
Ivan questions his life and his past when a baby elephant arrives, and he forms a bond with her. And story elements (plot, character development, perspective) Ivan is a gorilla who lives in a mall with other animals and humans
With sam rockwell, bryan cranston, phillipa soo, chaka khan A gorilla named ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity. Meet the characters, watch the trailers, and learn more about the author and her books. Author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery)
