The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan  by Katherine Applegate

Summary: Ivan is a gorilla.  He lives in the mall off of I-95.  That's his domain.  He has friends, of course.  There's Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and Julia, the girl who shares her crayons with him.  He's an artist after all. When Ruby, the baby elephant, comes to live at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall, his perspective on his life and his domain begin to change.

Thoughts:  I thought this was a sweet, easy read.  It's written almost in a prose style and from Ivan's point of view.  This is a perfect book for unwilling 6th graders.  Or for anyone who loves animals.