The One and Only Ivan Summary
The One and Only Ivan is a story about the lives of animals living in a large shopping mall called the Big Top Mall. The main character is Ivan, a retired circus gorilla who is the only animal gorilla living in the mall and performing in shows. One day, Ivan meets a new elephant named Stella who tells him about her desire for freedom and introduces him to the other animals living in the mall, making Ivan realize his own situation and surroundings. As Ivan and the animals discover that they are confined by humans, they begin to consider their rights and the responsibility of humans towards them. They strive to find a way to change their situation and fight for their rights, eventually understanding each other and working together towards their common goal. In order to raise awareness of their situation and rights, the animals write a letter to the mall's owner, demanding better living conditions and their right to live in a free environment. They also launch a campaign on the inte...