![]() ![]() 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. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. ![]() It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. 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. This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller ![]() THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, by Katherine Applegate and Patricia Castelao (Illustrator) ![]()
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