Author: Katherine Applegate
Illustrator: Patricia Castelao
Genre: Newbery Novel
Grade level: 3-7
The One and Only Ivan is a book about a mellow gorilla living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. Ivan is used to people watching him through the glass walls of his cage. He is fascinated by art. One day, Ivan meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her home. Ruby makes Ivan finally see the home is missing. Ivan creates a plan to relocate Ruby. His plan works and he and Ruby are relocated to a zoo.
Patricia Castelao is the illustrator for the Newbery Medal winning book. There are not many illustrations throughout the book. The font size is large and the illustrations are just as big. They are mainly drawings of Ruby and Ivan. They are very realistic cartoon figures.
This is a good read for students ages eight to twelve, although, this is a great story that people all ages would enjoy. This book has a great message of creativity, dedication, and friendship. It has been honored as a very well-written book by receiving a Newbery Medal.
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