The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is an illustrated novel published by HarperCollins on January 6, 2015, featuring 336 pages in English. This book tells the story from the perspective of Ivan, a gorilla who has spent twenty-seven years in a shopping mall enclosure. As he navigates his life surrounded by humans, Ivan finds solace in his friendships with Stella and Bob, and his passion for painting, until the arrival of Ruby, a baby elephant, prompts him to reevaluate his existence and the world beyond his glass walls.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of friendship, art, and social issues related to captivity and wildlife. The story employs literary devices such as personification and imagery, enhancing the emotional depth of Ivan’s journey. Through Ivan’s eyes, the book reflects on the transformative power of unexpected connections and the importance of seeing life from different perspectives. This edition offers a unique visual experience, complementing the poignant storytelling that resonates with both young readers and adults alike.
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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).
Plus don’t miss Katherine Applegate’s Endling series!
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