Final Part of One and Only Ivan

Discuss the ending of 'The One and Only Ivan' with engaging questions!

The biggest difference between the zoo and the mall is painting more freedom seeing Ruby food What does the figurative language Ivan use mean, when he says "I've explored every nook and cranny..."? Sort the following effects into ones that occurred when Ivan climbed the tree and ones that didn't happen. Didn't Happen Ivan finds food Ivan knows Julia is coming. Ivan is sold back to Mack Ivan sees Bob Ivan decides to live in the tree Ivan can't figure out where he is When Ivan Climbed the Tree Ivan falls. Ivan learns he is out of shape Ivan sees Ruby. Ivan learns he kept his promise to Stella. Ivan knows what the other gorillas are doing. Ivan can see his painting What happens to Bob? (Be specific. Don't just say, "he's fine What happens to George? An epigraph is a final phrase that leaves the reader with a profound thought. Ivan ends the book with the epigraph, "It is never too late to be what you might have been." What do you think he means by this? How do you see using this thought to inspire your own life? What are your thoughts about The One and Only Ivan? Do you like his story? Why or why not? Would you give it a rating of thumbs down, even thumb (you don't care either way), or a thumbs up (click the thumb)?