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
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