Bibliograph

The one and only Ivan, Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Patricia Castelao

Type

Label

The one and only Ivan, Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Patricia Castelao

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Middle School

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The one and only Ivan

Oclc number

905380217

Responsibility statement

Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Patricia Castelao

Series statement

One and only Ivan, 1

Summary

Inspired by the true story of a captive silverback gorilla known as Ivan, this novel celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. This special edition includes full-color artwork from illustrator Patricia Castelao, an author's note, the Newbery Medal acceptance speech, a letter from Ivan's caretaker at Zoo Atlanta, Ivan's signature, and sketches and illustrations that were not part of the original book

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

1 and only Ivan

Classification