u003cpu003eSoon to be a major motion picture!u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eWinner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestselleru003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis 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. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eHaving 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. 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.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eIn the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).u003c/pu003eu003cpu003ePlus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series!u003c/pu003e
