The One and Only Ivan
Author(s): Katherine Applegate
Fantasy, Magic and Science Fiction
Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013 Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo.
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both.
Told from Ivan's perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+.
Kathleen's Review - It wouldn’t happen in NZ! - a shopping mall with a gorilla & an elephant (in cages) to attract customers.
Katherine Applegate has taken a true story & given it to us in the voice of the gorilla, Ivan. Sad, but hopeful.
Product Information
Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013
NZ Listener Winner 2012 John Newbery Medal 2013
General Fields
- :
- : HarperCollins Publishers Limited
- : Harper Element
- : 0.21
- : 01 August 2019
- : 197mm X 130mm
- : books
Special Fields
- : Katherine Applegate
- : YFP
- : 256
- : bl2013025841
- : [Fic]
- : English
- : Patricia Castelao
- : Patricia Castelao
- : 1
- : Paperback