The One and Only Ivan is the story about a gorilla who lives in an enclosure (not a cage) in a shopping mall. Ivan spends his day playing on his swing, talking with his friends, eating (a lot!) and trying to entertain the customers on the other side of the window. But is it enough to make him happy? He thinks everything is fine until a new animal is brought in to try to attract more business. Ivan has to reevaluate his circumstances and wonders if there is a better way to live... It will make you wonder too whenever you see an animal living in a cage.
This book is the 2013 Newbery Medal winner! It is also a nominee for the 2013-2014 Texas Bluebonnet Award.
Author: Katherine Applegate
Genre: Animal
Description: 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.
AR Level:3.6
Word Count: 26,263
Location: Coming soon to the Westcreek Library! (Check for it at the Fort Worth Public Library if you can't wait!)
Find more about The One and Only Ivan at http://theoneandonlyivan.com/
Find more about The One and Only Ivan at http://theoneandonlyivan.com/
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