The One and Only Ivan

Author(s): Katherine Applegate

Children's Fiction

Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013 Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo.


Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both.


Told from Ivan's perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+.

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Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013

NZ Listener Winner 2012 John Newbery Medal 2013

Katherine Applegate is the author of numerous books for young readers, including the bestselling ANIMORPHS series. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author Michael Grant, and their children in California. www.katherineapplegate.com

General Fields

  • : 9780007455331
  • : HarperCollins Publishers
  • : HarperCollins GB
  • : 0.21
  • : August 2019
  • : 197mm X 130mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : bl2013025841
  • : bl2013025841
  • : [Fic]
  • : English
  • : Patricia Castelao
  • : Paperback
  • : Katherine Applegate