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+, with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell, Angelina
Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, and more! This movie
tie-in hardcover edition features full-color images from the film,
quotes from the stars, and new cover art.
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.
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and
Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the
glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle.
Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken
from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home--and his own
art--through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and
it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.
The One and Only Ivan was hailed as a best book of the year by
Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Amazon and earned four starred
reviews.
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.
And don't miss the sequel to this beloved modern classic--The One and
Only Bob!
