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The one and Only Ivan

Applegate, Katherine. Book - 2012 R Newbery Medal 2013, Y Fiction / Applegate, Katherine, Kids Book / Fiction / Animals / General / Applegate, Katherine 6 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.7 out of 5

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When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

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Great book submitted by hjaworsk on June 24, 2012, 2:02pm This is a good book is you like to read alot,
it takes you on a great adventure through hard and happy times!

awesome submitted by sjaworsk on June 25, 2012, 7:23pm this book was such a good book. it had its sad and happy parts, but i would recommend it still. this book can be complicated for younger kids, but middle-schoolers and older elementary students would all love this book, especially animal lovers.

2013 Newbery contender submitted by klickitat on August 6, 2012, 9:09am I didn't sob uncontrollably (like everyone else). Does that make me dead inside? Not that I'm saying I want to sob uncontrollably...

It's early yet, but this is a strong 2013 Newbery contender.

Strong parallels to Charlotte's Web (Is Ivan a loving tribute?): pesky but lovable scavenger character, complacent protagonist who gradually becomes aware of the injustice of his situation, highlights cruelty of humans, precocious young girl forms a bond with and protects animal characters.

Touching and well-written submitted by mariah on February 18, 2013, 10:40am The format that the author uses -- breaking the story up into one-to-three-page bits, gives the book an extra thoughtfulness and gives readers a bit more time to pause and reflect. Although the book certainly has its sad parts, overall it is hopeful. I'd recommend it to 4th or 5th graders and up (including adults who are interested in well-written books for children).

The book would be good for animal lovers (since the main characters are animals), but the story could also give parents and kids a good starting point to talk about empathy, relationships, and many other very human things that are important but sometimes hard to discuss.

good chapter book submitted by manz on April 9, 2013, 4:13pm I liked this book, but I didn't love it like other folks did. It's a simple tale. But a unique one, and I think young animal lovers will enjoy the story of Ivan.

book submitted by nicenora2371 on August 30, 2013, 10:16pm looks like a good book

Good submitted by willchet on July 30, 2014, 10:37am Its an easy reader about a gorilla being kept at a mall. A very meaningful plot about animal cruelty.

Amazing submitted by peterflorence on August 29, 2014, 8:10am This book is amazing, but is a little sad at the end.

Sweet Tale submitted by KSB2013 on June 13, 2015, 10:19pm Sweet tale of companionship in a poetic-like writing- quick read

Humanity in animals submitted by glenna on June 27, 2015, 9:41pm Thank goodness that this had a relatively "happy" ending because the theme of the book was quite disquieting. How can we consider ourselves humane when we are willing to lock up animals for a quarter century in a small room. The interactions with the young girl and the unveiling that Ivan could communicate were positive and ultimately led to as good an ending as was possible. While written for children, the mirror that it holds up resonates with adults as well.

Heart touching Story submitted by Katharina Geschner on July 12, 2015, 12:10pm I read this book and I got sad it tells the truth how animals in cages/domains feel. I really recommend you this book. It is about a Gorilla. It's a great book!

Wonderful read submitted by SBrandt on July 19, 2016, 9:54am A wonderful read that both adults and kids can enjoy. Sweet and sad at the same time, may be complex in for some of the younger kids. Would recommend reading together as a family to discuss things through, particularly for more sensitive kids.

Very Touching submitted by baidelk on July 23, 2016, 2:13pm This is one of my favorite books, and I have listened and read this book at many ages and I love it just the same.It is very touching, funny, and all you could ever want in a book. You should go check it out!

Tearjerker submitted by jmb.mlis on July 28, 2016, 12:08am Man did this book make me cry. Very quick read, but so upsetting.

Great Book submitted by ambujtewari on June 22, 2018, 4:29pm Ivan the silverback gorilla lives at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade. Mack the boss of the mall got Ruby the elephant to attract more visitors. Soon after, Stella another elephant died. Ivan made a promise with Stella that Ruby would have a different life from hers. To do so Ivan paints a huge painting that resembles the zoo. Julia the cleaner’s daughter is an artist and figures out the meaning of the big painting. That helps Ruby and Ivan get to the zoo. They both are really happy, especially Ivan because he kept his promise.
Great book! I loved it!

The One and Only Ivan submitted by mgillis on July 2, 2018, 5:49pm It was a really good book

GOod submitted by Zaneeba on July 5, 2018, 12:50pm good

Very enjoyable for young readers submitted by LisaT on August 5, 2018, 4:01pm This is an excellent book for 1st-3rd grade readers. The writing style of the book is really great to help young readers feel like they've accomplished a lot by reading many chapters in one sitting. The story is just lovely. It packs a lot of emotion into a simple book.

Great submitted by yynuaa on June 26, 2019, 4:36pm This is a really great book.

Very emotional story submitted by paninii_123 on July 1, 2019, 12:40pm The book “One and Only Ivan” is a low fantasy book written in stanzas like a poem. This book is about how Ivan a silver back gorilla, wants a better life unlike the one that he has now, in a small enclosure in “Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade”. He wants to go to a bigger nicer place like a zoo. A couple of sad things do happen, such as Ivan’s best friend Stella, an elephant who was in the enclosure next to his, sadly passes away. Stella has a dying wish that Ruby, an baby elephant also at “Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade”, has a better life than hers. Eventually, Ivan does get to the zoo along with his friend Ruby keeping his promise. Katherine Applegate has really added a bunch of things in the story to make it a very emotional and touching story.

A Great Book submitted by Kevin Bolon on July 3, 2019, 9:38pm A good book to read together with young children, with an interesting plot and short 1 or 2 page chapters.

The one and Only Ivan submitted by lstorc on July 6, 2019, 8:03pm This was heartwarming and inspired hope. Strong recommendation for all!

Good book submitted by jasonc1177 on July 31, 2019, 7:58pm this book is great. Very interesting ##

Amazing! submitted by Tejasvi Ramanathan on August 26, 2019, 11:22am This is one of my favorite books and just keeps getting better every time I read it! It shows how you should always have hope, even in the worst of times.

Only book to have made me cry - AMAZING! submitted by T R W on August 2, 2021, 10:23am Wow wow wow wow wow.
This story is an emotional roller coaster and a book I think EVERYONE should read, to help them become aware of the conditions the animals they see at circuses, etc., are in. Amazingly well written, and although it is a short read, I've spent hours on it... because of how many times I've reread it.
I never cry from books but I did slightly when I read this. I'd give it 11 out of 10 stars.

Read this 6 times submitted by cheon.eunjae on June 26, 2022, 9:41am This is an amazing but heartfelt book about a gorilla named Ivan. I read this multiple times because it is just so good.

So far so good submitted by Rcacvaidya on June 30, 2022, 1:57pm Super funny! Can't wait to read the rest.

About the book submitted by Lear2000 on July 8, 2022, 5:39pm This book was so good! it really draws my attention and i cant wait to read the second one!

Might've shed multiple tears... submitted by quynhssong on August 28, 2022, 2:26pm This is such a good book!!! made me shed a tear. 100% recommend!

Great for animal lovers submitted by cdeucher on July 31, 2023, 8:27am I have read this aloud several times to 3/4 classes and the response is always positive. Based on a true story this novel will grip your heart. Ivan the silverback gorilla living in a shopping mall had his art, unlimited bananas, and his friends: Stella, Bob, and Julia. He didn't question his life. Then things change for him when he loses a friend due to neglect. Finally Ivan is determined to take action when he witnesses the owner abusing Ruby, a newly acquired baby elephant.

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SERIES
Newbery Medal book - 2013.



PUBLISHED
New York : Harper, 2012.
Year Published: 2012
Description: 305 p. ; 21 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780061992254
9780061992278

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Castelao, Patricia.

SUBJECTS
Gorilla -- Fiction.
Elephants -- Fiction.
Animals -- Treatment -- Fiction.