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  1. THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN

    15. Our Verdict. GET IT. New York Times Bestseller. Newbery Medal Winner. How Ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage. Living in a "domain" of glass, metal and cement at the Big Top Mall, Ivan sometimes forgets whether to act like a gorilla or a human—except ...

  2. The One and Only Ivan, The One and Only, Book 1

    Parents need to know that 2013 Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan, by Animorphs co-author Katherine Applegate, was inspired by the true story of a gorilla who, after more than a quarter century of captivity in a tourist trap, now lives happily in a fine habitat at Zoo Atlanta and is renowned for his art. In Applegate's tale, he's ...

  3. The One and Only Ivan

    The One and Only Ivan, Katherine ApplegateThe One and Only Ivan is a children's novel written by Katherine Applegate. The book is about a silver-back gorilla named Ivan, who lives in a cage at a mall. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of Ivan, a silver-back gorilla. The story is placed at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and ...

  4. Book Review: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    Book Review: The One and Only Ivan Before I begin the review on The One and Only Ivan, let me set the record straight. From the school of thought I hail from, there are no children's books. Especially, you can't bracket them to a certain age group; unless it's an alphabet book, elementary math or better still - book on potty training. ...

  5. The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate

    Katherine Applegate's writing is superb, subtle, and incredibly expressive. Rightly so, The One and Only Ivan won the Newbery Medal in 2013 and has consistently been a bestselling novel that readers can enjoy solo or as a read-aloud. It also makes for excellent book club conversations.

  6. 2013 Newbery Award-Winner Book Review: The One and Only Ivan by

    The One and Only Ivan (Note: It is not the purpose of this review to draw conclusions for the reader but rather to focus on literary elements and topics of critical importance.) If you look up author Katherine Applegate in the Library of Congress catalog, you will find well over 150 books to her credit, including the Animorph , Remnant , and ...

  7. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    Katherine Applegate is the author of The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.Her novel Crenshaw spent over twenty weeks on the New York Times children's bestseller list, and her first middle-grade stand-alone novel, the award-winning Home of the Brave, continues to be included on state reading lists, summer reading lists, and class reading lists.

  8. The One and Only Ivan: A Newbery Award Winner

    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.

  9. Book Review: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    And I'd recommend this treasure to readers of all ages. The One and Only Ivan (Amazon Affiliate Link) by Katherine Applegate stars a gentle gorilla named Ivan, an elderly elephant named Stella, and a tiny but powerful dog named Bob. When a baby elephant named Ruby joins them at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall, Ivan launches a plan to rescue his friends.

  10. The One and Only Ivan

    The One and Only Ivan is a 2012 novel written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. It is about a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lived in a cage at a mall, and is written from Ivan's point of view. ... The book had a positive response with a 4.25 review average on Goodreads. [8] According to Kirkus Reviews, "Fittingly ...

  11. The One and Only Ivan, Reviewed by Phoebe Eckstein, 13

    But as Ivan says, gorillas don't waste words. I think the author did a great job incorporating that concept - short sentences and descriptions without wasting words - into the way the book was written, but without making the story too simple. This is a wonderful story for anyone ages 8-13. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate ...

  12. The One and Only Ivan Book Review and Ratings by Kids

    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 ...

  13. A Book Review on "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

    "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate is definitely one of my new favourite books! It didn't take me long to feel emotionally attached to the characters, and I absolutely love Applegate's writing style. There were many times when I felt the need to pause and just soak in a sentence. This novel is the 2013 Newberry Medal winner and I completely understand why. Applegate is a ...

  14. Review of the Day: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    The One and Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate Illustrated by Patricia Castelao Harper Collins $16.99 ISBN: 9780-06-199225-4 Ages 9-12 On shelves now All right, the topic is Famous Ape Books of Children's Literature. And . . . go. Care to name any? Well there's Curious George, of course (often mistakenly called a monkey in spite […]

  15. Book Review: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    Ivan the gorilla is part of a roadside attraction that includes several animals as well as a video arcade and a restaurant. Inspired by the real-life story of a gorilla taken from the wild as a baby, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate imagines the tale from Ivan's point of view. The longer he lives in his cage watching people watch him, the less he wants to remember his days in the ...

  16. The One and Only Ivan book review: Melancholy brilliance ahead

    The One and Only Ivan book is well worth its Newbery Medal. Spoilers follow. With the release of The One and Only Ivan movie this weekend, it seemed like a great time for The One and Only Ivan book review.. Written by Katherine Applegate (creator of the Animorphs series in the 1990s), The One and Only Ivan was published in 2012 by and won the 2013 Newbery Medal, the highest honor children's ...

  17. Book Review: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Published: January 17, 2012 Genres: Fiction, Middle Grade Format: eBook (305 pages) Source: Purchased Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely...

  18. The One and Only (4 book series) Kindle Edition

    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.

  19. The One And Only Ivan Summary, Characters and Themes

    The One and Only Ivan is a heartwarming children's novel by Katherine Applegate, first published in 2012. It is inspired by the true story of a gorilla named Ivan, who spent decades in a cage at a shopping mall. The novel is a touching exploration of friendship, freedom, and the deep emotional world of animals.

  20. The One And Only Ivan Summary and Study Guide

    Overview. The One and Only Ivan is a children's novel by Katherine Applegate, first published in 2012. Winner of the John Newbery Medal, the highest honor for US children's literature, the novel received starred reviews in Kirkus and the School Library Journal and was a New York Times bestseller. The One and Only Ivan is based on the true ...

  21. Book Review: The One and Only Ivan

    Review. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate is about a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives at a mall and video arcade told from his perspective. Ivan has other animal friends that include an old elephant named Stella who is sick and in pain. He goes through a lot of things with his friends but he still wants to go somewhere with ...

  22. The One and Only Series by Katherine Applegate

    Book 4. The One and Only Family. by Katherine Applegate. 4.46 · 2,453 Ratings · 388 Reviews · published 2024 · 9 editions. For more than a decade, readers have been enchante…. Want to Read. Rate it: The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1), The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2), The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3), and The ...

  23. The One and Only Ivan summary

    The One and Only Ivan is a heartwarming novel about a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives in a shopping mall. Through Ivan's unique perspective, the book explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the power of imagination. It is a touching story that will make you rethink the way we treat animals and the importance of empathy.

  24. The One and Only Ivan Book Series (In Order 1-4)

    Soon to be a major motion picture! This Harper Classic edition of the Newbery Medal winner and #1 New York Times bestseller includes an author's note, a letter from the real Ivan's caretaker at Zoo Atlanta, Ivan's "signature," discussion questions, and more. This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates ...