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The One and Only Ivan

Book by Katherine Applegate (Author),

DETAILS

Publisher : HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (January 6, 2015) Language : English Paperback : 336 pages ISBN-10 : 0061992275 ISBN-13 : 978-0061992278 Reading age : 8 - 10 years, from customers Lexile measure : 570L Grade level : 3 - 7 , 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! Read more

REVIEW

A fascinating story based on real events, written in an engagig fashion with Ivan as the first person narrator. Excellent for older children to read by themselves and perfect fir adults to read aloud to younger children. The story provides opportunities for duecyssing comprehension and life scenarios. Overall, just wonderful.

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