"Touching" is such a vague descriptor but it truly fits this gorilla-narrated tale of hope, loss and triumph. The story covers relationships of all kinds - love, friendship, parenting, and teaching. The characters experience deep loss but move through it with unintentional humor and a glimpse into a life none of us will ever live. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate On GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11594337-the-one-and-only-ivan | “A good zoo," Stella said, "is a large domain. A wild cage. A safe place to be. It has room to roam and humans who don't hurt." She pauses, considering her words. "A good zoo is how humans make amends.” |
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