Book Review--The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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The One and Only IvanThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book!!!  In my opinion, it is extremely deserving of the prestigious Newbery Medal.  Although the main character, Ivan, is a gorilla, you will suspend reality and believe that he is capable of writing his memoirs.  I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed this book and how much it made me think about friendship, art, and hope.


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