The #1 New York Times bestseller and Newbery Award winner, The One and Only Ivan , is now a major motion picture production streaming on Disney+. This unforgettable novel from acclaimed author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla named Ivan, this illustrated book is told from Ivan's own perspective. After twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his mall enclosure, Ivan has grown accustomed to people watching him. He rarely thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan preoccupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant from the wild, he is forced to see their home—and his art—in a new light. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little , Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features a first-person narrative, the use of literary devices such as personification and imagery, and story elements such as plot, character development, and perspective. This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for children in grades 5 through 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and in the classroom. Don't miss The One and Only Bob , in which Katherine Applegate returns to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby! This learning resource is suitable for both classroom and self-study. Intertaal offers fast and reliable delivery.