The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
Now a major motion picture available on Disney+!
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. This #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel is coming to the big screen this summer, with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, and more! 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, ideal for readers of 9+.Reviews
This is the most boring book I’ve ever read I recommend grown-ups reading this
Sergeant Hercules Quarantine 20.08.2025
I really liked this book and would recommend it. My favourite character was Bob as he is really funny and kind. I loved when Ivan and Ruby went to the sanctuary as that made Stella’s wish come true.
Captain Bijou Pennyfarthing 13.07.2025
I really liked this book. My favourite character was Julia because she is kind and cares for animals. I would recommend this book because it was exciting and I loved that it was about rescuing animals.
Baroness Flossy Vesuvius 18.06.2025
I love this book because it is so beautiful though it can be a little bit sad at times
Princess Rapunzel Supermarket 18.05.2025
It is a story of bravery and friendship which is what I like about it
Don Bart Partridge 25.01.2024
I would recommend this book as it is about how to stay brave and never give up on yourself as there will always be people out there who care for you.
Fairy Bijou Squirrel 06.09.2023
I don’t like reading sad book like this story was nice but this book really made me cry
Anonymous 02.09.2023
This book is the story of Ivan, who lives in an iron cage. After reading this book, I really felt pity and pity for Ivan living in a cage, and I became more interested in these gorillas.
Queen Letizia Volcano 11.08.2023
A touching and moving story about a gorilla, a dog and an elephant
Countess Majorca Bacon-slicer 25.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I really liked the story but only one problem is that you can’t tell what some of the animal characters are I found out really far in that Stella was a elephant
Doctor Flossy Jumpsuit 18.07.2023
I really enjoyed this book. It was a touching book and made me feel what it is to be lonely and trapped in a cage. He promises to save the elephant who is also trapped in a cage for circus shows.
Sir Pongo Tyrannosaurus 13.07.2023
Star Reviewer
Ivan tells his story.He lives in a mall hid friends are Stella and Bob, He can paint. I think its very sad at first. He then meets Ruby a baby elephant and she makes him think about life. It has a happy ending. I had to keep reading to see what happened so i would recommend this book.
Principal Bunny Dangerous 18.02.2023
Ruby was my favourite.
Fairy Bubbles Lavalamp 25.08.2022
Star Reviewer
I did not like it because it didn't have much action. I prefer books with action that resolve problems. In this book the story is a bit slow. It was very moving because there is a death which is very sad.
Baron Chilli O’Doughnut 06.08.2022
Brilliant book chapters bit short for my liking
Empress Amazonia Bluebird 05.09.2021
This book was very intriguing because it was a mixture of emotions and told from the point of view of the gorilla.
Duchess Petunia Foxtail 25.08.2021
I enjoyed this book It was about a gorilla who lived in a zoo He was often taken on fun adventures It was a fiction book I like ivan because he was fun and friendly I would recomend it
Lord Dragon Chipperfield 19.08.2021
Very good. I couldn’t stop reading it.
Commander Quicksand Paperclip 12.12.2020
brillant bo.ok especially if you love animals and want them to live in the wild.It shows you a diffrent side also of how much animals mean to humans and what a difference they make in their lives.Silverbacks are special animals and this is a incredical story of a brave gorilla that love his human dad and couldnt remember his wild life until a elephant reminded him....
Anonymous 11.09.2020
