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Encouraged by Bob, the stray dog, and inspired by Stella, Ivan begins to imagine rescuing not only the baby elephant but himself. Perhaps his painting is the key. Maybe he can use it to change the animals' lives forever. These unforgettable characters overflow with pain and love in an ultimately hopeful story about the healing power of art.
The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). 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.
What you will—and won't—find in this book. Educational Value. Kids will learn quite a bit about the habits of lo. Positive Messages. The loyalty among Ivan and his friends comes throu. Positive Role Models. Ivan develops and matures into a noble gorilla (as. Violence & Scariness.
Jan 17, 2012 · Katherine Applegate is the author of The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.Her novel Crenshaw spent over twenty weeks on the New York Times children's bestseller list, and her first middle-grade stand-alone novel, the award-winning Home of the Brave, continues to be included on state reading lists, summer reading lists, and class reading lists.
Applegate followed up The One and Only Ivan with a sequel, The One and Only Bob, in 2020.In it, Ivan’s dog friend Bob goes in search of his long-lost sister with Ivan and Ruby’s help. On her website, Applegate lists E.B. White’s novel Charlotte’s Web as the book that sparked her love of reading and writing, and its focus on kindness and helping others also appears in Ivan.
Jan 17, 2012 · Interest Level: Grades 3-6. Major Awards: 2013 Newbery Winner. Number of Pages: 80 pages. Approximate Word Count: 24,400 words -- The average reader will spend 1 hours and 37 minutes reading Rigorous Reading: The One and Only Ivan at 250 words per minute. Audible Book Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins. Book Themes: Identify, Man vs the Natural World ...
a, a wise older elephant, and Bob, a sassy stray dog. Julia, the janit. r’s daughter, helps Ivan with his artistic efforts. But when Mack, the owner of the mall, introduces a baby elepha. t named Ruby, Ivan sees his captivity for what it is. Realizing that Ruby needs more freedom, Ivan assumes his rightful place as a leader an. ure for ...
Jan 6, 2015 · The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). 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.
- Katherine Applegate
Find This Book. ISBN 9780061992254. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon. Ivan lives in a “domain” at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall. In evocative language and gentle illustrations Ivan’s story unfolds through his touching, taut, yet hopeful narration. It’s a chronicle of friendship, loyalty, and the power of art. (2013 Newbery Medal Winner)
READING GUIDE The One and Only Ivan 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.
