Ivan is a silverback gorilla who has been living in captivity at the Big Top Mall for 9,857 days, or 27 years. Things change when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives. She is sweet and innocent, and Ivan will do anything to set her free. Engage and educate students with Storyboard That premade activities!
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Ivan
Physical/Character TraitsBigStrongKindProtector How does this character change over time?At the beginning of the story, Ivan is fine with where he is. When he meets Ruby, he realizes there is more out there than he's used to. What challenges does this character face?Ivan's main challenge is to find a way to get Ruby out of The Big Top Mall.
Bob
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Stella
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Ruby
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Snickers
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Mack
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Julia
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George
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