by Katherine Applegate
PRMS hardcover 300 pages
genre: YA realistic fiction w/ fantasy (talking animals)
Cina recommended
Ivan - a silverback gorilla, taken as a baby with his sister Tag. She died en route to America. His gorilla name is Mud (because he liked to draw using it)
Stella - older elephant, from a circus, most of her life in captivity (domain vs. cage)
Bob - stray dog
Ruby - baby elephant
"Humans waste words. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot."
"Patient is a useful way to be when you're an ape. Gorillas are as patient as stones. Humans, not so much."
My favorite part was pages 207-213 when Ivan gets angry. Excellent! I loved the ending. This is based on a true story. I love what Applegate has written in this novel.
Julia - artist, gives Ivan "Not-Tag" (stuffed gorilla), George's daughter
George - cleans the mall, is compassionate toward animals
Mack - owns the mall, down on his luck, money-focused
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