the one and only ivan by katherine applegate

The One and Only Ivan is a strong Common Core title that features these important strands and standards: first-person narrative author’s use of literary devices (personification, imagery) story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Now a major motion picture available on Disney+ Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. This paperback edition includes an author’s note highlighting the differences between the fictional story and true events, a version of the author’s Newbery Medal acceptance speech, Ivan’s “signature,” discussion questions, and more. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. 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. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. The One and Only Ivan audiobook (Unabridged) By Katherine Applegate Listen to a Sample Format audiobook Edition Unabridged ISBN 9780062283474 Author Narrator Adam Grupper Publisher HarperCollins Release 06 March 2013 Subjects Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. Families can be complicated. **Description from Amazon: Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. The one and only Ivan Authors: Katherine Applegate (Author), Patricia Castelao (Illustrator) Summary: Ivan is an easygoing gorilla.

The one and only ivan by katherine applegate