The One and Only Ivan

by Katherine (K.A.) Applegate

Review by Lucy 3rd grade
Reading Level: 8-12
This book is in stock

You should read this book because it is a really good book. It is about a gorilla and two elephants. The book is based on a real gorilla. My favorite part was when Ivan was telling the story when he was little and it was his birthday and he was playing with the frosting on the cake.

Genre: Contemporary, middle readers
Subjects: animals, bullies, circus, clever child, dealing with death and/or illness, family relationships, friendship, orphans