Ivan
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Ivan

Written by Katherine Applegate · Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

A gorilla's journey from captivity to freedom sparks a movement for animal welfare.

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40 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD620L
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Bookroo's summary

Ivan, a gorilla captured as a baby, spends decades in a mall cage, drawing crowds but living in isolation. As public awareness grows, so does the demand for his freedom. Follow Ivan's remarkable journey from a shopping mall attraction to a symbol of animal rights, culminating in his relocation to Zoo Atlanta. Will Ivan find the life he deserves, and what impact will his story have on the world? Discover the true tale of resilience and change, complete with photographs that capture Ivan's incredible transformation.

From the publisher

In a spare, powerful text and evocative illustrations, the Newbery medalist Katherine Applegate and the artist G. Brian Karas present the extraordinary real story of a special gorilla. Captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington, mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is his true story and includes photographs of Ivan in the back matter.

Awards

Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
567
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169750
Publication
Published
October 7, 2014
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544252301

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