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The One and Only Ivan

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Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller!

This unforgettable novel from renowned writer Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship.

Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla referred to as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the standpoint of Ivan himself. This paperback edition includes an writer’s note highlighting the differences between the fictional story and true events, a version of the writer’s Newbery Medal acceptance speech, Ivan’s “signature,” discussion questions, and more.

Having spent twenty-seven years in the back of the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping center, Ivan has grown acquainted with humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. As a substitute, Ivan occupies himself with tv, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he’s 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; writer’s use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, standpoint).


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