Winner of this years Newbery Award, Katherine Applegate one my heart with her wonderful development of the the gorilla Ivan. Ivan is living at a mall in a video arcade. He has friends, and elderly elephant named Stella, and Bob a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art. He actually paints pictures that are sold at the gift shop. Then one day a baby elephant arrives, taken from her family. Ruby is her name. She is frightened and Ivan tries to help. He know that he doesn't want her hurt like they have Stella. So Ivan sets out to save her with his painting.
A book that will leave an appreciation for all animals and your child will love. Ages 8-12 $16.99 Harper
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