
The One and Only Ivan
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Narrated by:
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Adam Grupper
Soon to be a major motion picture!
Winner of the Newbery Medal and a number one New York Times best seller
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 novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
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.
Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby!
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Very deep, well written story.
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This is a cute little story told from the POV of the silverback gorilla Ivan who is the main attraction of a tiny circus housed in a functioning mall. When a the baby elephant arrives, the menagerie’s delicate balance of affected contentment is broken and they yearn for more — if only just for young Rosie. The 3 hour and 45-minute length was the perfect length. Long enough to fully invest in each animal’s backstory without over preaching the heartbreak.
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Captivating story!
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love it!
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Great for kids!
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A deep story for young minds
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The One and Only Ivan
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good little story
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