The One and Only Ivan

Soon to be a major motion picture! Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller 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 mallIvan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. InsteadIvan occupies himself with televisionhis friends Stella and Boband painting. But when he meets Rubya baby elephant taken from the wildhe is forced to see their homeand his artthrough new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte’s Web and Stuart LittleKatherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendshipartand hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author’s use of literary devices (personificationimagery); and story elements (plotcharacter developmentperspective). Plus don’t miss Katherine Applegate’s Endling series!