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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. 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.
Having spent twenty-seven 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.
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.
The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author’s use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).
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.
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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Discover the New York Times bestselling series from Katherine Applegate!
The Newbery Medal winning novel inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla named Ivan. Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, elephant Ruby recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. Return to Ivan the gorilla’s world one last time and he embarks on his most exciting adventure yet. Meet the unforgettable characters Ivan and Bob in this paperback box set including the award-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its heartwarming bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob!
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Discover the New York Times bestselling series from Katherine Applegate!
After her pack is hunted down and killed, Byx fears she may be the last of her species. The Endling. So Byx sets out to find safe haven, and to see if the legends of other hidden dairnes are true. Katherine Applegate continues her epic New York Times bestselling middle grade animal fantasy series in this second installment, which Kirkus said in a starred review “will have readers salivating for a third. Simply sublime.” Powerhouse author Katherine Applegate concludes her bestselling and award-winning “simply sublime” (Kirkus Reviews) animal fantasy trilogy. The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker by Newbery Medal-winning and bestselling author Katherine Applegate. When Roscoe’s stuffed pig, Hamilton, goes missing, he is convinced that Wyatt, the class bully, is responsible. When Roscoe finds out where Wyatt keeps his teddy bear, he decides to give that pignapper a taste of his own medicine. It seems like everyone has an award of some kind. Except Roscoe. But a pet-trick contest is coming up, and first prize is a big, shiny trophy. Roscoe really wants that trophy—would he even borrow someone else’s dog to win?
Publisher : Storytide
Publication date : January 6, 2015
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 0061992275
ISBN-13 : 978-0061992278
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 8+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.93 x 7.75 inches
Book 1 of 4 : The One and Only
Grade level : 3 – 7
Lexile measure : 570L
Best Sellers Rank: #794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Children’s Ape & Monkey Books (Books) #7 in Children’s Chapter Books (Books) #20 in Children’s Classics
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Customers find this book well-written and heartwarming, particularly noting how it teaches compassion and empathy while being accessible for young readers. The storyline is straightforward and believable, with customers appreciating how the animal characters seem like humans, and one review highlighting how it puts perspective on animals in captivity. While customers find it entertaining, some mention it can be too sad for young children.
