omg! you need to read this book now. it makes you happy, sad, scared. its about Ivan, a gorilla who is trapped at a carnival in a mall. he's trying to get out. he try to tell other in a interesting way , through art. Ivan is an artist. he can draw pictures . when a new elephant comes in, Ivan worries he won't be the center of attention anymore. read the book to find out what happens! I think that this book is amazing. I really recommend it. you should check it out at your library or buy it at a bookstore or online!
The One and Only Ivan
By Katherine Applegate
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | T | 3.6 | 26263 |
Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller!
This stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point-of-view of Ivan himself.
Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.
The One and Only Ivan was hailed as a best book of the year by Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Amazon, demonstrating it is a true classic in the making. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. An author's note depicts the differences between the fictional story and true events.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN-13: 9780061992254
ISBN-10: 0061992259
Published on 1/17/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews (446)
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So we like read this book and I heard it is really good but I didn't like it but it is your choice if you want to read it but I prefer not to.
I heard that this book is really good bye some of of my friends so I thought I would give it a chance so I will check it out now 😁😁😁
I recommend it to people who like animals. It was a really good book that inspired me to take more care of my animals.
I loved it and my teacher loanded it to me so I could read it whithout having to buy it.
This is a really good book because I think that Ruby is a cute character in this book and I really enjoy how emotional this book is.
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Great book that I shared with my whole family. It will grab your attention and you won't want to put it down until you finish reading it. I read it on my own first in 3rd grade. Then my 4th grade class read it together.
This is the best book i have read you will love it if you read it