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The One and Only Ivan

By: Katherine Applegate
Narrated by: Adam Grupper
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Summary

Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo.

This #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel is coming to the big screen this summer, with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, and more!

Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both.

Told from Ivan’s perspective, this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message, ideal for readers of 9+.

©2019 Katherine Applegate (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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"Beautifully written, intelligent, and brave book...Quite simply, this story is life-changing." (Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medalist)

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The one and only ivan

Good emotional book and so sad when I heard his sister died good true story

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Really well read and a beautiful and funny story very wholesome defiantly recommend this Fab!

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Ivan

What a beautiful book so heart warming i found it i intend to read it again a bit later down the line but I would recommend it to anyone who just wants a light hearted book to read

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An emotional listen

kids and I really enjoyed listening to this book told from the perspective of the Ivan. All three of us were fully engaged in the story. Daughter 6, Son 9, and I. Very heart breaking and heart warming at the same time.

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