The One And Only Ivan Âfti Editionã

A beautifully written story about friendship, hope, and the yearning for freedom. Ivan's journey from a life in captivity to finding his true home is both touching and inspiring. This book is a must-read for readers of all ages.

I got this for my 9 year old niece on her birthday and I was the first one to read it . Lovely , touching story. An ape in a mall zoo is friends with an elephant in the same zoo. He remembers nothing of his past, she remembers everything. Their popularity is waning and they get a baby elephant . The older elephant makes the ape promise to get the baby to a good zoo before she dies. The ape is an artist and is friends with the games keeper and his daughter. How he gets the message to the outside world and gets the baby elephant out is the crux of the story

Nice book..my child loves this book

The One and Only Ivan Katherine Applegate’s *The One and Only Ivan* is a poignant tale that deeply explores the emotions and struggles of animals confined in captivity. Central to the story is Ivan, a silverback gorilla who has spent 9855 days in a zoo, experiencing the profound loneliness that comes with being isolated from his natural habitat and fellow creatures. The word "alone" resonates not just with him but serves as a poignant reminder of the pain and emotional vacuum that many zoo animals endure. Through Ivan’s narrative, we see him represent all animals who suffer the trauma of losing their loved ones to poaching or those who are trapped in a life far removed from the wild. When Ivan catches a glimpse of another gorilla on television, his world shifts; he realizes that he is not the only one of his kind. This revelation leads to sleepless nights consumed with thoughts of the other gorillas, sparking a desire for connection and freedom that runs deep within him. Ivan shares his world with his companions: Stella, an elephant bearing scars from her days in the circus, and Bob, a stray dog. The bond among these characters is incredibly touching, depicting the depths of their friendship as they navigate life within the confines of the zoo. Their emotional struggles evoke a sense of empathy, especially when young Ruby, another elephant, enters their lives, serving as a reminder of the innocence lost in a world of captivity. The story captures the heart-wrenching moments of Stella’s decline and her final wishes for Ivan to protect Ruby, which underscores the sacrifices made for love and friendship. The risks Ivan takes to fulfill Stella’s promise are both noble and heart-wrenching, revealing his internal conflict between comfort and the yearning for freedom. The zoo, portrayed as a prison, offers a fabricated sense of socializing, yet for Ivan, the wild remains a haunting memory that fades each day. Amidst these profound themes, Applegate weaves moments of tenderness, such as the sweet bond shared between animals. The imagery of one animal pulling a bug from another's fur exemplifies the simplicity and beauty of companionship—a stark contrast to the harsh realities they face. *The One and Only Ivan* is a deeply emotional narrative that sends a powerful message about the importance of freedom, the bonds of friendship, and the innate desire for a life that can be fully lived. It encourages readers to reflect on the treatment of animals and ignites a passion for compassion. This story is not just for children; it is a profound reminder to all of us of the importance of empathy and a call to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Kids love it

The One and Only Ivan presents a great story to read. Author has described every character in great detail and since characters were animals that were kept in a domain, I could feel as if I was in the same domain as Ivan, the hero of our story. Though in most part of the story Ivan was in his confines but if you read the book with interest you can see the story progressing. The story overall looks very plain kind of unexciting but on the other hand since Ivan possesses a completely different view of everything including humans this makes the story interesting. At places the story is somewhat confusing and makes it difficult to understand but on the other places the story is filled with emotions of joy, grief and funny too. The story delivers a great message that no animal deserves to be held captive and also the story ends with the happiest and the most heartwarming ending. I would like to thank Kathrine Applegate for writing such an amazing story.

This book is about a gorilla name Ivan and how he kept his promise and never lost hope even when it seems impossible. Its feel good book and you feel positive, courageous and brave after reading it.

The sheer simplicity of the book is admirable. The semi-fictional approach followed in the book would make them relate to our world compared to other children's book where we are transported into a imaginative world.

Wonderful book for kids. Well packaged and delivered promptly.

Splendido libro per bambino . Rilegato bene , caratteri grandi e la storia è entusiasmante . Consigliato per i bimbi . Niente da dire .

Wonderful fast easy poignant read for adults and kids 8 yrs and up.

To be 100% honest, it was not for the positive reviews that I started reading this book, but for the negative ones: there is a particular review about "how this book made my infant child cry..." and I confess, a child's book with the potential to make you cry is everything I look for when reading. To my delight, the writing on this book is rather rich in content, yet economical in its words, just like the gorilla Ivan would want it. This book is a masterpiece in its simplicity, with its rather wit vocabulary and, at the same time, simple word games, the end may not have exceeded my expectations, but those are really hard to meet, and yet I know, what I read couldn't be any different from what is written here, otherwise, it wouldn't be honest

This book won the Newbery Medal for Children's Literature in 2013, and it was much deserved. Here's what the book has going for it: 1. The Targeted age of the reader: In recent years people have complained that the Newbery Medal was being awarded to books that were for an older demographic, like older teenagers. I'm not sure I agree with that, because when you read the earlier Newbery Medal books you can tell by the vocabulary and subject matter that the intent has always been for these books to enrich the young reader regardless of age. With that said, Ivan is a book that has a slightly younger age group in mind. Which is important as it will introduce the young reader to great stories spurring them on to try to read more Newbery Medal books. 2. The story is based on a true story. Ivan was real! The main parts of the story are true. This would be a great school book for a young, say 5th grade, class to read, and then research the true story. A simple Google search will turn up all kinds of information about the real Ivan, pictures and all. In turn this information could be used in projects and presentations. 3. I love the characters! I truly enjoyed getting to know every character presented in the story. From the animals to the humans, each one has a great personality that I really enjoyed. My two favorite characters were the young girl, Julia and the dog, Bob. The author could easily write more books about Ivan, and Julia and Bob. 4. The illustrations are nice, and very contemporary. What I didn't Like: 1. The book is separated out, but not into chapters. I wish she had done that. I really felt a "Charlotte's Web" vibe to this book. The plot and characters have some similarities that just made the book overall enjoyable to read. I recently heard that Disney has bought the movie rights to this story, and I hope that's correct. It would make a great movie!