This 2013 Newbery Medal winner features Ivan, a silverback gorilla who narrates the story. Ivan has lived his life behind glass as an attraction at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. After meeting a new addition to his exhibit and befriending a young girl, Ivan begins to hope for much more out of life and constructs a plan to achieve his goals.
This book is perfect for discussing point of view, for modeling writing from someone else's perspective, and for enjoying a beautifully-written tale of friendship.
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