It is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall, and is written from ivan's point of view. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author. Author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery) And story elements (plot, character development, perspective) This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom. The one and only ivan (2012) is a children’s novel by katherine applegate, author of many popular children's, middle grade, and young adult books, including crenshaw (2015), willodeen (2021), and the animorphs series
Winner of the john newbery medal, the highest honor for us children’s literature, the one and only ivan received starred reviews in kirkus and the school library journal and. Katherine applegate is the author of the one and only ivan, winner of the 2013 newbery medal Ivan has a goal, and it is to get his new friend ruby out of her small cage, and away from the life he’d become used to Enjoy this incredible story that will engage your children in thoughtful, meaningful conversations. This paperback edition includes an author's note highlighting the differences between the fictional story and true events, a version of the author's newbery medal acceptance speech, ivan's signature, discussion questions, and more.the one and only ivan is a strong common core title that features these important strands and standards
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