The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan is a 2012 novel written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. 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. In 2013 it was named the winner of the Newbery Medal. It has won several other awards and is currently nominated to several reading lists. It was followed in 2020 by The One and Only Bob, presented from the point of view of Ivan's best friend, the dog Bob. A second sequel, The One and Only Ruby, was published in 2023.

The One and Only Ivan
First edition
AuthorKatherine Applegate
IllustratorPatricia Castelao
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's Literature
PublisherHarperCollins
Publication date
2012
Media typePrint (hardcover)
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