
The One and Only Ivan
Written by Katherine Applegate and Illustrated by Patricia Castelao
The story of Ivan, a gorilla who has spent all 27 years of his life in captivity. He has gotten used to his life in an enclosure in a shopping mall, with people watching him. His biggest diversions are television and painting. But his life changes when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild. Their friendship sheds new light on his life.
Age Range | 8 - 12 years |
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Copyright Year | 2015 |
Page Count | 336 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Grade Level | 3rd - 7th |
ISBN | 9780061992278 |
Lexile | NA |
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