The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013 Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. Told from Ivan's perspective, this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message, ideal for readers of 9+. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all.

Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.Book Description Paperback.

The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery) and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. Productbeschrijving The 1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. 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. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. 17, 2012 How Ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage.

He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine Applegate illustrated by Patricia Castelao RELEASE DATE: Jan. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate