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One and Only Ivan

by Unknown Author

4.4
(45 ratings)
256 pages2020HarperCollins Publishers LimitedISBN 9780008408367

About this book

Now a major motion picture available on Disney+!<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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!<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> Told from Ivan's perspective, this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message, ideal for readers of 9+.

Publication Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published
2020
Pages
256
ISBN
9780008408367
Language
en

About Unknown Author

Katherine Alice Applegate is an American writer, best known as the author of the Animorphs, Remnants, Everworld and other book series. She won the 2013 Newbery Medal for her children's novel The One and Only Ivan. Applegate's most popular books are science fiction, fantasy, and adventure novels. She won the Best New Children's Book Series Award in 1997 in Publishers Weekly. Her book Home of the Brave has won two awards. - [wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Applegate)

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