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The One and Only Ivan Books

In order from The One and Only Ivan to One and Only Family
The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Bob
The One and Only Ruby
One and Only Family
The One and Only Ivan

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chapter • 336 Pages
The One and Only Ivan
6.0
#1 in Series
Book #1

The One and Only Ivan

Written by Katherine Applegate & illustrated by Patricia Castelao
8 - 12
Reading age
336
Page count
Jan 6, 2015
Publication date
Paperback
$10.99
$10.49

Summary

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 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 classics such as Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Katherine Applegate’s novel blends humor and poignancy to create this incredible tale of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan was named to multiple state lists, received three starred reviews, and was hailed as a best book of the year by Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Amazon. Plus don’t miss Katherine Applegate’s Endling series!

Primary Tags

animal welfarethe zoo

The One and Only Ivan Series

Published from 2015 - 2024
4 books
chapter • 336 Pages
The One and Only Ivan
Paperback
$10.99$10.49
chapter • 368 Pages
The One and Only Bob
#2 in Series
Paperback
$10.99$10.49
chapter • 240 Pages
The One and Only Ruby
#3 in Series
Hardcover
$19.99$18.99
chapter • 272 Pages
One and Only Family
#4 in Series
Hardcover
$19.99$18.99
Year#TitlePages
20151The One and Only Ivan336
20222The One and Only Bob368
20233The One and Only Ruby240
20244One and Only Family272

In-universe Books

1 book
picture • 40 Pages
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Hardcover
$19.99$18.99

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