Ivan does not dwell on his memories as does his friend stella, an elderly elephant in the cage next door. Based on a true story, this book tells the tale of a captive gorilla who uses his artistic skill to help a baby elephant escape from the circusthemed mall wher. Katherine applegate discusses her newberywinning book, the. The one and only ivan applegate, katherine ar quiz no. Katherine was inspired to write the one and only ivan after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as ivan, the shopping mall gorilla. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of. Dont forget that you can also run your book club online. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate abebooks. Scholastic interview with the author includes video. Inspired by the true story of a gorilla who spent 30 years alone in a cage at an indoor zoo in a mall, this beautiful book imagines what that gorilla might have felt and said about his life.
In this fulllength interview, katherine applegate answers questions from kid reporter alexandra pritchard about the one and only ivan, a newberywinning. The one and only ivan first paperback scholastic edition. Still, he remembers his life with his family in the jungle, the death of his sister, and his early. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Representations of gorillas throughout the novel, ivan insists that he has a peaceful nature. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Such is the case with the one and only ivan, written by the author katherine appelgate, previously unknown to me and now a favorite.
At the risk of sounding overly effusive, this book is heartwarming, soul touching, totally engaging, while not being at all overly sentimental. Living at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of h. Buy the one and only ivan by katherine applegate online at alibris. The one and only ivan awardwinning by katherine applegate author. Help students to learn about the history of the real ivan, the inspiration for this book, and find out how he. Katherine applegates the one and only ivan was inspired by a reallife gorilla who lived in a mall in tacoma, wash. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate alibris. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paperback book. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. Books will be despatched after the schools order is confirmed. The one and only ivan accelerated reader bookfinder us book.
Ivan, known as the shopping mall gorilla, lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at zoo atlanta. Scholastic reading club canada sign in online shopping. Expand product details in this evocative picture book, illustrated by awardwinning artist karas, applegate tells the true story of the gorilla who inspired her newbery medalwinning. The one and only ivan awardwinning by katherine applegate author enlarge cover. The real ivan lived alone in a tiny cage for twentyseven years at a shopping mall before being moved to zoo atlanta after a public outcry. Living at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the. The one and only ivan official book trailer youtube. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Check out this interview with katherine applegate, the author of the one and only ivan.