The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Book Summary
The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+
This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.
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.
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.
The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).
This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.
Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby!
The One and Only Ivan Book Details
Book Name | The One and Only Ivan |
Genre | Animal Fiction for Kids |
Author | Katherine Applegate |
Published | 17 January 2012, Tuesday |
Price | $1.99 |
E-Book Size | 4.6 MB |
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Book Reviews
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Love this book. I am only nine and literally fell in love with Ivan and his friend so if you love adventure then buy this now now now now ๐
So glad. Xoxoxo to the one and only IVAN I personally love this book it is so adorable and fun I wanna read It for my 3rd time
One and only Ivan. This is one of my favorite books Whoever the author is thank you for making this book.๐๐
E. E Weeeeeeeeee ee eeeeeeeettet
The one and only Ivan. When I was younger I read it in class and LOVED it. It is funny, sad, bit mean but overall it was a great book and hope that yโall will like it to! ๐ฆ๐
This is literally the best book ever!!!. This book is like soooooooooooooooo good I love all the other ones too I like to imagine the characters talking in my head it is really fun but for some reason Ivan in my head sounds like a nerd๐ but these book are AMAZING read them โฆ..RIGHT NOW!!!!
Great book. I love this book!๐คฉ๐๐๐๐๐ป
Excellent- I learn something new every time I read.. I first heard this book when my 5th grade teacher read it to me. Now, as a sophomore I read it again and honestly learned so much more about the story. Itโs awesome for all ages. Definitely recommend
BEST BOOK EVER. I enjoyed this book so much and the end is so sweet .
Heart warming. This was a bedtime story. My children really loved it. Will continue to keep reading the rest. It was a heart warming story.
Amazing. Full of heart and inspiration
Good. :)
Such a beautiful book. There really arenโt any words to explain how magnificent this book is! ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY!! Here are some steps 1. Stop what your doing 2. Drop everything 3. Buy this God dang book!! Kay thatโs all Bai
Ok but not the best book ever. I like the setup but it was not that an ok book not really bad but not really really good I do like her other books like Crenshaw their was something off to me but overall it was pretty good
Sad but happy. I did not buy this book here but I am reading in library it is so much fun๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐๐
Children Book. I read this book when I was in middle school. Iโm in my third year of high school now, and this book was the book that gave me the interest of reading. This book is really good, it teach kids that there is much to people than what is on the outside. Personally it gave a better understanding of zoo animals.
sad and happy. i love the book to
Based on a true story. This is a amazing read !!!! Ivan the gorilla was real . He spent 27 years in a mall, and last 10 years at a zoo till he died in 1994 .... this is for you IVAN
One of the best. This book is one of the best books Iโve ever read! Itโs a roller coaster! You are happy and sad, and sometimes happy-sad... K.A. Applegate knows how to write the perfect book; she knows where to insert flashbacks, personal thoughts of the characters, and how the characters should act. Also, this is good for AR quizzing. 4pts โค๏ธ
Great!. Love this book! Sad and Happy.
AMAZING. I have read this book at least 100 times! It is truly an amazing book and I DEFINITELY recommend!!
Get Ready for Misty Eyes. THIS BOOK. After all of this Joe Exotic nonsense this book made my heart so happy. I legitimately teared up several times. Itโs written for middle grade, but it can touch the heart of readers at any age. A story of compassion, love, and doing whatโs right. All of the characters were complex and beautiful. Even Mack wasnโt a villain, just a misguided person like all of us. This book doesnโt shame, only enlightens.
The One and Only Ivan. I liked this book because it had a lot of interesting things and love and happiness. And I went to the Atlanta Zoo when I was little and saw the one and only Ivan. Jackson, age 9
The one and only Ivan. Personally I thought it was really boring so I would not recommend this book
Beyond Awesome. A great book. Has a lot of sad parts though.
Good book. The One and Only Ivan is a great book! It is packed with memorable and heart warming moments. This is a great read!
The one and only boring. The story line was pretty boring and it did NOT get my attention + it didnโt even give me any ideas before or after I read this book!
LOVE IT. This book is my ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK EVER!!!!!!! I love it so much because it actually seems like it is written by Ivan the gorilla. Such a sweet book too. I own the book, audiobook and both on my cell phone as well. Totally worth the $.
Good book. This book has lots of feeling and I think more people should read this book.
The one and only Ivan. This is a really good book ๐
Good. This is a great book I I'm reading this book in my class
The One And Only Ivan. Yes itโs sad but it can also be a funny book especially Ivan but what makes it sad is that Ivan he has the saddest background out of all the characters he does loose 1 very important friend in his life but in the end it was all worth it ๐๐ญ๐ฑ๐ง
Izzy your biggest fan. I love this book and I wrote a story about it to this helped me to treat my dog great I hope answer me love Isabella
The one and only Ivan. This is a really good book
I love this book.๐๐ผ. So I actually love this book I am in 6th grade and my teacher read this book when I was like in 4th grade and I love it now I read 5 chapters every day ๐and I like it so far๐๐ผ ๐คฉ
Ivan the one p. XPOX45
#BestBookEver!. I am speechless!!!!!!๐๐๐๐ I love it! You should get it now!
Lila. Great boon really enjoyed it so so much
ehh. it was good but very long for a book you can sum up easily
The one and only Ivan. This book is my favorite book now
Cool. I decied to buy this book becuse my teacher has this book. I love this book.
Best book ever. I love this book it is so great and Ruby and Ivan are so cool Bob is boring who cares about him lol I also like how Stella dies and itโs so cool that I even have a picture of a dead Stella
Great book. I wish I could read it again!
POOP IS DYING. MEUHHHHH
Great book. A beautiful book!!
A good book. I like it when he sees other gorillas in the zoo.
It is a great book to read my glad that I pick it out to read. So I think more people should read the one and only Ivan .๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
THE BEST BOOK IN HISTORY. It looks very big in the benigning. But it is a great book. I love animals soo much and I loved this book so much to. I would stay up late for 2 hours reading this. Also all the reviews that are one star they definitely dint actually focus on this book. Everyone I ask if the have read this book and if they said yes they said it is a great book and I recommend this book to people that like animals and are mostly girls but boys will definitely like to I read it many times over!
Amazing. I love this book! Itโs a long book, but itโs quick to read! Perfect for any book activity to do in school, if you donโt have a lot of time left! ๐
!. We read it in class before corona virus
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The One and Only Ivan. Sweet and moving story about a gorilla finding a home.
Amazing!. I had a book club with my class and I read the book. It was amazing. I love the character ruby and bob. This is my favourite book ever!
Love it!!. This book is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Good!!!๐๐๐
The one and only Ivan. Great book!!!!!!!!
The one and only Ivan. I read a sample of 33 pages and knew immediately that it was the best book I have ever red in my life. Thank you for writing this book
Popular. My school has readied this
Best book! ๐ค. This is an awesome book! It's worth ten dollars
BEST BOOK EVER. I loved this book it was exquisite. I recommend to read this book very highly
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The One And Only Ivan. As a teacher this award winning book creates a vision of fiction that takes you back to reality and the need to be the voice for the animals; all animals. Katherine Applegate captures the voices of many through the animals that become part of Ivanโs world. This is a must read and a great book for young readers to invoke a conversation about shareing the planet Earth.
WOW. That was an awesome book!I LOVE IT! I recommend that you should read It you'll love it
Love it. It was the best book ever the pictures were well drawn
Amazing!. This book is so developed and so well written, I couldn't put it down, it wasn't too short or too long, and the author is an amazing writer! I give this book 5 stars for its development, characters, satisfactory, author and humor! I recommend this book to people who love animals and like a well written book.
Best book!. OMG! I could not put this book down. I really recommend this book for everybody.๐
The One and Only Ivan. Amazing book Could not put it down when I started to read it
Get ready to cheer Ivan on.. We read this over the summer as our bedtime story. My daughter, she is 6, was captivated by the stories of Ivan, Stella, Ruby, and Bob. 300 pages with barely a picture and it kept her interested from start to finish. Not to mention, I was emotionally invested in their stories as well. The perfect book to share with people of all ages.
I am so moved!. Im sure this is one of the best books I have ever read! The story really touched my heart. Even though Im not a native speaker of english, it was enough for me to fall in love with all these animals. Truly amazing!
Never forget. This is a sad, funny, joyful, heartwarming book that I will never forget
Heartwarming story โบ๏ธ ๐. I love the book but be prepared to cry I love this story!!!๐๐ my favorite story ever!!!! ๐
OMG!. This book is so good. I don't even know where to start! I first found this book in my school library! It was amazing! I love this book! I wish here was a sequel for this book! You should read it! Best of wishes, amelialyon2552
The one and only Ivan. The one and only Ivan is about a gorilla and 2 elephants one is named Stella and she is the big elephant and then there is ruby the baby elephant and then there's Ivan he is the gorilla. When Stella dies it is up to Ivan to take care of ruby and they are caged in a mall... I'm not going to say any more I will let you read to find out
Love. I read this book this year and it is amazing. I love it because he knows that he will always know that ruby is okay.
One and only Ivan. A good book. It is a book you can share with your middle school age child. Although it is fiction, the main character is a real gorilla. The real Ivan lives at the Atlanta zoo.
Great book. I hate reading,BUT I've read this book more than Once and if you know me that means this is a really GREAT book!!! I appreciate Katherine Applegate for writing this. I love it!!!
Sad,Cool, and AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I don't have this book on my iPad , but I have it at home. I LOVE it so-SO much!!!!! My class has it and we read it for a read aloud. I'm only 7 years old and I'm in 2nd grade. You think a 7 year old girl doesn't get it,but I get it ( a lot)!!!
Best Book Ever!!!. This book could not be written any better! Check it out
Best Book Ever!!๐. This book is an absolute must have book! This book is the best book I've ever read! I even got this book from Barns And Noble gosh This book is AWESOME! You should totally get it!
the one and only Ivan. the book is a really good book about a gorilla that has his life in a cage but after that he goes to a zoo
Best book!!!!๐๐๐. Hi I have the one and only Ivan that is not on this but I have it in an actual book and it is amazing it is super cute and is awesome if you haven't read it then you have to!!!!๐๐
One and Only Ivan. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!
So cute!. Although i didnt buy the book for iBooks. But in person i do know that the story is so cute and heart warming. I was up all night the day i bought it to keep reading. I really love the story of Ivan. A must buy for any readers out there.
Mc. Such a touching story
Really Good. This book was really good. It had a lot of feeling in it. LOVED IT!!๐
Ivan. Lol my name is Ivan
Wow. It is grand that it should be the number one hit
Wow. Always had something interesting going on.
My favorite Book!!. Thank you so much this is my favorite book๐๐๐๐ it's very amazing!
A True Work of Art. The One and Only Ivan is an inspirational book about a gorilla and a baby elephant and the bond they share when forced to live in a circus mall. As told through Ivan's point of view, it shows that even a mighty Silverback gorilla can be gentle and scared. An amazing book that talks about the pressure and responsibility Ivan has to get Ruby out of the circus mall. Katherine Applegate really has blown me away with this book.
Great Book. I love this book. It's really interesting. It's always grasping ur attention.
Great book. It's the best book I ever read! It's so funny, but a little sad. Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The one and only Iven. I am 8 years old and When I go to school,I am reading this book in literacy and I LOVE this book but,I can't wait to see if Stella the wise old elephant dies. If she does die, I will be relay sad.enyway, the book is the BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By FAR! The best Book!. This book sets an amazing plot, a sad telling story and a fast pased story, all I have to say is... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Ivan. I love this book! It is sad at points I was sad it ended
The One and Only Ivan. The one and only Ivan is a funny and feel good story. In this story I love how Ivan is humorous and brave to protect Ruby. This book made me think that Ivan is thoughtful,brave, and a gorilla that won't brake a promise. I think if you read this book you'll love it the way I did.
The one and only Ivan!. Great book...๐ perfect for children 9-13๐
Great book. About very well Written and then whole book was very Interesting and it's about a Gorilla and his friends
One of the best books, not simply a children's novel. My 3rd grader and I read this together, taking turns. The descriptive text and story were so grabbing. We couldn't stop reading. Thank you Katherine.
Great read for kids and adults. This has been one of our favorite books recently. It was easy enough to read that my kids to take a turn but interesting enough to keep me wanting to pick it up. I highly recommend this to kids and adults!
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Love.. Heartbreakingly beautiful in every way.
The one and only book. This is the number one book it's amazing and I admire it it's sweet,sad,happy,I really love this book!
The one and ONLY Ivan. This is a great book that tells about a gorillas journey. This book gets emotional at some parts but that is what make me want to read it. I would recommend this book definitely. The one And ONLY Ivan!!!!!
The One and Only Ivan. Wonderful book! Certainly sad, but so are the places (including some zoos) that a poor in condition and harmful to animals.
Best book ever!๐๐. I give this book โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ!! This is such a heartwarming story!๐๐
Great Book. This song made my smile when I read it.
This book is life changing. This book is an amazing example of being a good friend and never giving up. I'm only 10 and this book really touched my heart!! Poor Ivan is locked up in a cage for 27 years and then something amazing happens. Katherine Applegate really does deserve the award that she got for this!!!!!!!๐๐๐
Wonderful. Had no clue that this was a kids book until after I read it. Wonderful. Stands up to on its own, even for adults.
The one and only Ivan. I loved this book and I know you will to. I read it in my class room. It is an awesome book! Thank you
AWESOME. I <3 this book it's sad but it gets happier
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Katherine Alice Applegate (born October 9, 1956), known professionally as K. A. Applegate, is an American young adult and children's fiction writer, best known as the author of the Animorphs, Remnants, and Everworld book series. She won the 2013 Newbery Medal for her 2012 children's novel The One and Only Ivan. Applegate's most popular books are science fiction, fantasy, and adventure novels. She won the Best New Children's Book Series Award in 1997 in Publishers Weekly. Her book Home of the Brave has won several awards. She also wrote a chapter book series in 2008โ09 called Roscoe Riley Rules. Life and career Applegate was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since then, she has lived in Texas, Florida, California, Illinois, and North Carolina. After living in Pelago, Italy for a year, she moved back to Irvine, California. She got her start as a ghostwriter for Sweet Valley Twins. In 1997, she and her husband, Michael Grant, her co-author on many projects, including Animorphs and Everworl....
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