The one and only Ivan
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062382399 (special edition)
- ISBN: 9780061992278 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9780061992278
- ISBN: 0061992267 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 9780061992261 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 0061992259 (tr. bdg.)
- ISBN: 9780061992254 (tr. bdg.)
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Physical Description:
305 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Harper, c2012.
Content descriptions
Awards Note: | Newbery Medal book, 2013. |
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Subject: | Circus animals Fiction Circus Fiction Animal welfare Fiction Friendship Fiction Elephants Fiction Gorilla Fiction |
Available copies
- 2 of 6 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | J APPLE K (Text) | 33126024192019 | JFiction Paperback | Available | - |
Covington Branch | J APPLE K (Text) | 33126024655783 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 04/13/2024 |
Erlanger Branch | J APPLE K (Text) | 33126025139209 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 04/19/2024 |
Erlanger Branch | J APPLE K (Text) | 33126025139308 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 04/03/2024 |
Independence Branch | J APPLE K (Text) | 33126024655791 | Closed Stacks Juvenile | Available | - |
Independence Branch | J APPLE K (Text) | 33126025139191 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 04/25/2024 |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2012 January
Gr 3â7âThis tender tale of friendship and hope is narrated by a silverback gorilla living at The Big Top Mall, a shabby, circus-themed roadside attraction. For years, Ivan was passively content. He had his art, unlimited bananas, and his friends: Stella (an elephant), Bob (a stray dog), and Julia (a human child). Ivan's eyes are finally opened to his deplorable surroundings when he loses a friend due to neglect. The last straw is when he witnesses the attraction's owner abusing Ruby, a newly acquired baby elephant. Thus, Ivan is inspired to take action. With some help from his human friends, his dream of a better life for all the Big Top's animals just might come true. The character of Ivan, as explained in an author's note, is inspired by a real gorilla that lived through similar conditions before being adopted by Zoo Atlanta. Applegate makes a powerful statement about the treatment of animalsâespecially those living in captivityâand reminds readers that all creatures deserve a safe place to call home. Castelao's delightful illustrations enhance this lovely story, and the characters will capture readers' hearts and never let go. A must-have.âAlissa J. LeMerise, Oxford Public Library, MI
[Page 105]. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 February
Gr 4â6âBudding fans and die-hard Ivanites alike will appreciate this sumptuous, oversize edition of Applegate's spare yet resonant Newbery Awardâwinning work, inspired by actual events, about a gorilla put on display at a mall and his journey to freedom. Castelao's gentle spot-art illustrations, originally printed in black-and-white, are presented in full color, bringing to life with tenderness Ivan; his friends Stella, Ruby, and Bob; and the artwork Ivan creates, which eventually casts a spotlight on his plight. Bonus materials add appeal and context: Applegate's Newbery acceptance speech; a copy of the real Ivan's "autograph" (fingerprint); a letter from Jodi Carrigan, the zookeeper who helped care for Ivan at Zoo Atlanta (where he lived after leaving the mall); and sketches and illustrations that were considered for the original edition.âMahnaz Dar, School Library Journal
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