Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

Written by Katherine Applegate & illustrated by Mr. G. Brian Karas
In-universe The One and Only Ivan
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$18.99
$17.97
4 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
14
Words per page
~561L
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Oct 7, 2014
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780544252301
    Publication Date
    October 7, 2014
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    14
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 7 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~561L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    169750
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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