He realizes that even in a bad situation there are some good things. Please share your thoughts on this true statement. You could write about the things Ivan will miss. You could share your personal connections to this idea.
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I remember always wanting to own my own home. I longed to have a place that was truly mine. Then, one day...after years of saving, I did buy my own place. Now, some days I miss just calling the rental office to report a problem! Now when I have a house problem, I have to deal with it myself! Owning my own home is great, but I do miss some things about my old way of life.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to have a house to live in to. But I know that when I do get a house, I'm going to be taking on a lot of responsibility.
DeleteI've always wanted a house too but I also know that it is HARD work
DeleteLike if you were in a bad situation like trying to go into a box that your friend went into and he might be worrying about your friend because the last time you went into a random box you ended up in a domain that you might like because you are always protected although you ARE a Mighty Silver back that then again might not need protection but you might like it but there are reasons that you might not like it because you don't get exercise ( unless you plan on running in circles) and you might not like the owner or if you don't like the random food that you might not even know where it been to but you would miss it if you went in it cause there are good things in everything
ReplyDeleteI have a connection to the book, when I lived in Mexico and found out I was moving back to the states I was kind of sad but when I got to the states it was great. I made allot of new friends. I think Ivan will miss Bob and his domain and Julia and George. And I think he is scared of what happen to tag will happen to him. I also think Stella and Ivan are both scared that they will be separated forever.
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DeleteI think that Ivan will miss Ruby, Bob, and Mac. He will also miss seeing everyone and Julia. And he will miss making art with Julia. He will also miss the mall. When we moved from our old house I was nervous because I had a lot of friends next door. Now I have a few and they are nice.
ReplyDeleteI think he will miss Bob. I don't have any personal connections with that statement. I want to know if all the animals are going to the Zoo or if it is just Ivan and Ruby. I feel bad for Ivan,he has to leave the place where his best friend died!
ReplyDeleteI think he'll miss Bob too. Who else does he have to be grumpy, and be there for him?
DeleteI have a connection to the book, When I lived in my old house my mom and dad told me that we were moving to a new house. I didn't want to go but since I moved I am so happy because I live on Jean Holstead's street. But I still kind of miss my old house because my friend Lilly lived next door to me. We grew up together but then we both moved at the same time. I think Ivan will miss Ruby, Bob, Julia and George because they have been there for each other and I think Ivan and Ruby are scared because they are afraid to be separated forever if they step into the box to go to the Zoo. I don't know where Bob will go if Ivan leaves. I think Bob will either go to a dog shelter or Julia will take him home or he will just be a stray dog out on the street. I wonder what will happen next?
ReplyDeleteI've heard in stories about best friends being on the same street. Your soooooooooo lucky! I wish I was you!!
DeleteI think Bob will go with Ivan or he will go to a shelter OR he will make a surprise ending and end up a dog show near Ivan's cage
DeleteI think it would be hard to live the kind of live that Ivan, Ruby, and Stella lived. It would be pretty scary to get into a box, trust complete strangers, and not be sure where your going to spend the rest of your live. Ruby is sooooooo young, and yet, she's facing the biggest obsticles in live. Being the center of attention would nice every once and a while, but every day? But being the age she is, it's way to much of a challenge. But somehow, she manages to do it every single day!
ReplyDeleteBut also, they have just what they need. FRIENDS!
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ReplyDeleteI have a personal connection. When I go to camp I am really nerves. But when I get there I am not as nerves. After a few days I am having so much fun!!! And when it is time to leave I want to stay longer. But when I get back to my house I am happy. I think Ivan should go in the box just like when I left camp. I hope Ruby, Bob, and the one and only Ivan all go to the zoo together. And if they don't all go to the zoo it will be sad. But they will meet new friends and it will be okay. I think they will miss Mack even though he was mean. I wonder if Ivan's new home will let him draw? I think Ivan will miss George and Julia. The one and only Ivan is sooooooooooooo good. I want to finish it so badly. I want to know what will happen next. Thank you Charlie and George for letting us read it.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are enjoying The one and only Ivan.
DeleteI hope that you will enjoy the end.
Even that Ivan hated where he lived, there was still good friends in his domain. Ivan will miss Mack, George, and mostly Bob and Julia. Ivan and Julia will miss each other because they're friends. They both get each other and they are both artist. Ivan will miss Bob because they are very good friends. They like to talk a lot!
ReplyDeleteWhen I moved to Texas I was very scared. I missed all my friends. But it was easy to make new ones.For instance George. And I learned you will fit in.
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DeleteI remember when a tree split in the middle of my house. We weren't there. We were at my grand mothers house. When we went back the kids went to thier room and the parents went to thier offices. We were on one side they were on another. The doors were locked we tried to get to each other but we couldn't. After a while we got to each other I felt my arms rap around my parents. Then we had to MOVE I like this house but I still miss being in the same room as my brother and sister.
ReplyDeleteI would fell horrible to get in a box because the last time Ivan went in a box it took him to trouble. But I would be scared for Ruby I would want to check on her. And also when he went in a box Tag died so thats why I would NEVER EVER go in a random box!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember when I went to camp in Pennsylvania. I was going for 7 weeks! I had never gone to camp so I was nervous. I was nervous because I didn't know what was coming my way or if I would like it. Now that I'm back from camp I miss all my friends and my counselors and the camp in general. I'm so glad I went to camp!
ReplyDeleteIf I were Ivan I would think the same way as him. I would want to leave but when I finally get to leave I don't want to leave. It is sad to me that he has to leave Mac even though Mac was mean sometimes. If I were Bob I would go with Ivan. Bob should go with Ivan because Bob will have no place to sleep . I feel bad for Ruby because she just got used to THE BIG TOP 8 MOLL.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for Ivan because he might never see Mac again or Bob and Ruby.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for him too
DeleteIf I was Ivan I would not go in the box until I knew where I was going. To go and make sure that Ruby was going were I was going. I would be curious if Ruby was going there or not. I would not go if I was not going with Ruby. I like the last sentence that we read in the book when mac said your leaving tomorrow. Tomorrow Ivan said I won't have time to say my goodbyes said Ivan I would miss Bob and Ruby. If Ruby wasn't going to where I was going would especially miss Ruby. I hope ruby was going where I was going.
ReplyDeleteI think Ivan would miss art, Bob, Ruby and especially the big top Mall. I remember when I moved from my old house, I had lots of good memories there. One funny one was when I broke a window with a wooden bat. I know how Ivan feels.
ReplyDeletewow Johnny you broke a window
DeleteOH YAY When I was 5 my mom went to work out and asked if I wanted to go I said no. BUT I changed my mind and I got on my bike and drove away without telling anyone but my Sister. She went but she went back and tolled my Dad how was nearly asleep. I got lost and I could not find my way home. I cried a little my dad called patrol. I finally found my way home my Dad and Mom were home now and they both asked where I was. I said looking for Mom. Then she said but I'm right here. I got in a little bit of trouble.
ReplyDeleteI remember that well, Jordan. Daddy and I were really scared. When I got home he had been driving around looking for you and was in a panic. But we were so relieved when you returned home :)
DeleteI think he will be going to the good zoo and he will see Ruby there. So he thinks he is trapped in a box but he might end up in a good place with Ruby. Like when I moved to Texas. I was sad about leaving my family in Massachusetts but ended up having a great time in Houston. Same thing when I was moving houses. I thought I would not be comfortable in the new house. But now it is fine.
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