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Its spare voice invites empathy for animals and responsibility for their care.
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The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate2013 selection · Young readers
The One and Only Ivan
A captive gorilla narrates his life in a shopping-mall exhibit and resolves to protect a young elephant.
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You want moving animal stories with hope.
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animalscaptivityfriendshipfreedom
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