The One and Only Ivan

 Ivan, an extraordinary gorilla is filled with imagination. Ivan likes to think about the TV shows he's seen, and he loves to think about his friends Bob and Stella. Ivan thinks that art will save him. Ivan loves to paint and draw. Then a baby elephant comes with the name of Ruby. She tells Ivan she was taken away from her family and she knows they did terrible things to her family. Can Ivan make Ruby's life better with him than with her family?

I really liked when Ivan got his finger paints and drew Ruby. I also liked when the protest was going on and Ivan tells her that the protesters are not mad at her, but mad at the person who put her with Ivan.

My favorite character was Ruby because she was brave. I also liked Bob because he was funny.

I would rate this book :) :) :) :) (4 out of 5 happy faces). I recommend this book for people that have a good relationship with the circus and people against the circus.