I deicted to read this book because it makes my teacher cry. I like it because it is hard to discernible and I really love the book it is tear-jerking and funny
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)
This book is tear jerking,funny,persuasive.There is a mean owner at a mall who doesn't take care of his animals. I recommend this book because its a true I can't even describe the book it's so good all I can say is it's really really really good.
The One and Only Ivan is page-turner, tear-jerking, very very very sad and happy. In the book there is a gorilla named Ivan
I love the book The One And Only Ivan it so tear jerking and so sad and so happy. It is so god i cant describe it it is so funny and so awesome. I cried because it is so sad.
I think that this is one of my favorite books I like it because it is a page turner,a tear jerker, and a very very exiting book. Some stuff just comes when you don't expect it.
Ivan is a easygoing gorilla at the exit 8 Big Top mall and video arcade.He is calm and patent forgiving he has a old TV and an old baseball it's the kind of book that is so good you cant describe it .
The One And Only Ivan is tear jerking. It is also real it shows how people treat animals. It is not right to not care for animals. To me I want to stop animal abuse because I read the book. You should read The One And Only Ivan.
I thought this book was tear-jerking,page turner,funny.I loved this book.At first It was Ivan a gorilla introducing him self.Then he says some stuff about a elephant named Stella.Then he talks about a dog named Bob.Then in the middle something horrible happens I will give you a hint it involves Stella.Also close to the end they find something that makes Mack the Big Top Mall owner get people go on strike.Last don't worry it is a happy ending but I can't tell you.
I decided to read this book because it looked interesting,Ms.DeYoung told us that she was going to cry.I recommend this book because there were some happy/sad parts in the book.I love this book because it was exciting,shocking and tear-jerking.
I love this book. Ivan is an adorable gorilla who has a passion for art just like me.