The one and only Ivan / Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Patricia Castelao.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780061992278
- ISBN: 0061992275
- ISBN: 9780062382399
- ISBN: 006238239X
- Physical Description: 319 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Edition: First paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York : Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. Includes extras : Author's note, The Newbery medal acceptance speech, Ivan's signature, discussion questions. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Middle School 570L Lexile Decoding demand: 86 (very high) Semantic demand: 100 (very high) Syntactic demand: 76 (high) Structure demand: 87 (very high) Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 3.6 4 150437. |
Awards Note: | Newbery Medal, 2013. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Gorilla > Juvenile fiction. Elephants > Juvenile fiction. Animal welfare > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. Circus > Juvenile fiction. Circus animals > Juvenile fiction. |
Genre: | Biographical fiction. Fiction. |
Available copies
- 67 of 73 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 6 of 7 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 73 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Archie | J APP (Text) | 0002204431460 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Drexel | J APP (Text) | 0002204431486 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Garden City | J APP (Text) | 0002204431528 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J APP 2014 (Text) | 0002205474733 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J APP 2013 (Text) | 0002205683283 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J APP 2014 (Text) | 0002203956293 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Pleasant Hill | J APP 2014 (Text) | 0002204431452 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 05/18/2024 |
The Horn Book Review
The One and Only Ivan : A Newbery Award Winner
The Horn Book
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"I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. / It's not as easy as it looks." In short chapters (the book has an open layout and frequent illustrations) that have the look and feel of prose poems, Applegate has captured the voice of Ivan, a captive gorilla who lives at the "Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade." When a new baby elephant, Ruby, arrives, Ivan promises the old elephant, Stella, that he will take care of her. When Stella passes away, he realizes that their years of captivity in such a restrictive environment are not what Ruby deserves. He hatches a daring plan that involves his own original artwork, a stray dog, the daughter of the custodian, and a zoo thousands of miles away. Ultimately, his plan is successful and the captive animals are relocated to the much-more-humane habitat of the zoo as the pensive, melancholy tone gives way to hope and joy. The choice to tell this story in the first person and to personify the gorilla with an entire range of human thoughts, feelings, and emotions poses important questions to the reader, not only about what it means to be human but also about what it means to be a living creature, and what kind of kinship we all share. An author's note describes the true incident that inspired this story and includes more information about the real Ivan. jonathan hunt From HORN BOOK, Copyright The Horn Book, used with permission.
School Library Journal Review
The One and Only Ivan : A Newbery Award Winner
School Library Journal
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Gr 3-7-This tender tale of friendship and hope is narrated by a silverback gorilla living at The Big Top Mall, a shabby, circus-themed roadside attraction. For years, Ivan was passively content. He had his art, unlimited bananas, and his friends: Stella (an elephant), Bob (a stray dog), and Julia (a human child). Ivan's eyes are finally opened to his deplorable surroundings when he loses a friend due to neglect. The last straw is when he witnesses the attraction's owner abusing Ruby, a newly acquired baby elephant. Thus, Ivan is inspired to take action. With some help from his human friends, his dream of a better life for all the Big Top's animals just might come true. The character of Ivan, as explained in an author's note, is inspired by a real gorilla that lived through similar conditions before being adopted by Zoo Atlanta. Applegate makes a powerful statement about the treatment of animals-especially those living in captivity-and reminds readers that all creatures deserve a safe place to call home. Castelao's delightful illustrations enhance this lovely story, and the characters will capture readers' hearts and never let go. A must-have.-Alissa J. LeMerise, Oxford Public Library, MI (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.