| The One and Only Ivan Bound for Schoo Edition Contributor(s): Applegate, Katherine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0606354816 ISBN-13: 9780606354813 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $19.08 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Art - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, Etc. |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.5" W x 7.7" (0.90 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 150437 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 friendships. 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.Having spent 27 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 Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. An author's note depicts the differences between the fictional story and true events.This paperback edition also includes a version of the author's Newbery Medal acceptance speech, biographical information on the real Ivan, discussion questions, and more.Supports the Common Core State Standards |