the one and only ivan novel by katherine applegate

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. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery) and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Narrated from the perspective of Ivan himself, a beautiful story of friendship unfolds between Ivan, an elephant named Stella, and a stray dog named Bob. 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. 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. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. The One and Only Ivan has 336 pages and includes text and photos to stretch. The One and Only Ivan was named to multiple. This book is written by Katherine Applegate and was published on January 17, 2012. The novel won the Newbery Medal, and the movie adaptation. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. Katherine Applegates novel blends humor and poignancy to create this incredible tale of friendship, art, and hope. Book Ivan works to free a baby elephant named Ruby and himself from these cruel circumstances. 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. This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Winner of the Newbery Medal, this unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship.

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+ Paperback | 336 pages | Publication Date: January 6, 2015 The One and Only Ivan Katherine Applegate

The one and only ivan novel by katherine applegate