The One and Only Ivan
By Katherine Applegate
A gorilla named Ivan lives in a cage at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall with an aging elephant named Stella and a dog named Bob.. They are owned by Mack, the owner of the Big Top Mall. When an abused baby elephant named Ruby shows up and is taken under Stella's trunk, Ivan starts to care for her as well and along with the janitor's daughter Julia, they help to turn things around at the mall.
Main Characters
Animals: Ivan - gorilla Bob - dog Stella and Ruby - elephants
People: Mack- owner George- mall janitor Julia- George's daughter and friend to Ivan
Movie To be Released
The One and Only Ivan movie will be released in August of 2020 by Walt Disney Studios. Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, and Helen Mirren will be the voices of the book's characters.
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