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Comparing Katherine Applegate's The One And Only Book.

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Each book is an unknown experience, letting readers dive into the depths of reality intertwined with imagination on every page. Each and every page in Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan, allows individuals to plunge into the poignant perspective of a silverback gorilla, to discover the world of captive animals creating change. This true story, written explicitly into a fiction novel, provides young readers insight into the real world in a fantasy based view. It follows Ivan, a patient gorilla, who was taken out of a jungle and placed behind a glass wall for twenty-seven years. His owner, Mack, used him as an attraction in a small circus at Big Top Mall, but Ivan becomes less appealing to customers day by day. …show more content…

School Library Journal, a popular book reviewer magazine, observes that “Applegate makes a powerful statement about the treatment of animals–especially those living in captivity–and reminds readers that all creatures deserve a safe place to call home”, teaching individuals in today's society to advocate for the better care of animals (“School Library Journal Review,”). Readers are given the opportunity to feel for the characters, especially Ivan, in their own hearts and because of the strong emotion included in Katherine Applegate's book, it inspires young individuals to make a change. Through this one work of fiction, children can learn how to make friends, respect others, and collaborate, all important skills needed in today’s 21st century. Although Ivan is not exposed to many others, he learns to make friends with the few animals who are around him, teaching readers to feel empathy and sympathy for others. Applying values of benevolence and putting others in front of himself, a heroic value, Ivan is determined to help Ruby, the baby elephant, more than himself. Moreover, heroic values of bravery, courage, and determination incorporated in this novel teach children to apply these lessons in their lives. The One and Only Ivan’s hero and protagonist, Ivan, is only able to make a change because he is …show more content…

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