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The One and Only Ivan
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Ivan
By Katherine Applegate, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
Part of the The One and Only Ivan series
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
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 567
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD620L
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The fine print
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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