This book is OK. I like the way they write it. It is not such a good book, because... it just wasn't for me. I like that the janitor's daughter and Ivan had a connection. So yeah! Read this for a heartfelt book.
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: HarperCollins
ISBN-13: 9780061992254
ISBN-10: 0061992259
Published on 1/17/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews (442)
If you were a gorilla who lost you're twin sister and were adopted by humans until you grew too old and were sent to a small “zoo” in a mall, how would you feel. This is Ivan the gorilla’s life story. Ivan was once a gorilla who lived in the wild and had a family. This all changed when humans came and killed everyone in his troop except for him and his sister Tag. They were placed in a box and shipped somewhere else. While they were being moved, Ivan’s sister dies. Ivan meets Stella, and they become good friends. Eventually a new elephant comes and Stella dies. The new elephant’s name is Ruby. Before Stella dies, Ivan makes a promise to give Ruby a better life. Following that, Ivan tries many things to get Ruby a place in a zoo. In the end, he succeeds and also earns himself a zoo life with other gorillas. The book itself was written as if it was a poem, with short sentences that are shown as stanzas.
The One and Only Ivan is a long, sad , and memorable story about a gorilla named Ivan and how he interacts with people and other animals in the mall where he lives. I definitely recommend this book.
This is an amazing story, probably my favorite. This book is about a gorilla named Ivan he meets a baby elephant named Ruby. Ivan decides that he wants to make Rubys life better. Overall this book is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone.
The One and Only Ivan is a very inspiring book. Its about a Gorilla that is living in a mall. When a baby elephant shows up, Ivan steps up and takes care of her. It can get emotional at times but it still is a Great book that I recommend to anyone.
Ivan is a silverback gorilla that lives in a mall that loves to paint. When his neighbor at the mall Stella, makes him promise to free the new arrival, he figures out a plan. But it might take a lot of work and skill... This book is great, because it has a very beautiful message within it. I would recommend this book to kids ages 7-13. This story is one that you will never forget!
Ivan is a silverback gorilla that lives in a mall that loves to paint. When his neighbor at the mall Stella, makes him promise to free the new arrival, he figures out a plan. But it might take a lot of work and skill... This book is great, because it has a very beautiful message within it. I would recommend this book to kids ages 7-13. This story is one that you will never forget!
really liked it ! I would recommend this book if you like animals . Ivan lives in big top mall . also, he thinks about drawings than the jungle.
Really liked it ! I would recommend this book if you like animals. Ivan lives in the big top mall.
This book is about a gorilla who lives in a cage at the mall to attract customers. Ivan loves to draw on her wall even though he/she is a Gorilla