It was a good book but it was very sad. I liked how Ivan saved Ruby and I liked how they made him an artist. I think that it's cool when a story has some real life and some fantasy in it.
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: Thorndike Press Large Print
ISBN-13: 9781432864033
ISBN-10: 1432864033
Published on 3/13/2019
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 340
Book Reviews (446)
I loved this book so much. I started reading the book than gave it up. But now that I finished it and tried it again I regret giving it up before.
My book club read this book and it was very touching. I recommend this book to anyone. The book club is 4th- 6th grade so anyone can read it. It is well worth the time it takes to read.
Meet Ivan: a gorrrila at a mall. he is an artist who sees the through different perspectives.I love how Ivan is his own character and has his own personality. This is a story aboutlove, frendship, and mainly, HOPE.
great book
I really enjoyed reading this book. I think it was nice that they proved that this IS the reality of most zoos. Animals at zoos AND circuses. Beaten up. Whipped. plain TORTURE. The thing that I especally like was how Kathrine Applegate made a book with a topic that no author could have even thought about. I thing that everyone should have a chance to read this book. If you are ever near a Library or Bookstore. Go get it.
This book was so beautiful! The friendships shown in this book were amazing!
This is a heart touching book. I can really feel that i am there in the book and admiring all the amazing things going on. everyone must read this book it amazing.
I loved how Ivan looked tough, but inside he was caring and thoughtful. Also, I enjoyed reading about his interest in art and capturing colors. This book has inspired me about art.
This story was told by Ivan, the gorilla, who lived all his life in a shopping mall. He watched tv and had a few friends. One day Ruby, a little elephant, came to the mall and told him all about what life was like in the real world and Ivan got to think about his friends in a different way. This was a very good book to think about what life is like for an animal in a cage getting looked at everyday by humans.