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A gorilla in a mall zoo paints and promises to save a baby elephant
2012Steady paceHopeful
What it is about
Ivan is a gorilla who lives in a shopping-mall zoo and paints pictures. When a baby elephant arrives, he finds a way to give her a better life.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who love animals and heartfelt stories.
What you will get
A touching story of friendship and hope told in short chapters in the voice of a wise gorilla.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Animals · Friendship · Art
Best for
Ages 9–12
Length
305 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Who
Ivan, Stella, Ruby and Bob.
World
A mall and a circus.
What makes it different
Written in short, poetry-like passages by Ivan.
Feel
Moving and gentle.
Wonder
Because of Winn-Dixie
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Smile
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Hoot
Hatchet