The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now
a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell
Angelina Jolie Danny DeVito Helen Mirren Bryan Cranston and more! This movie tie-in
hardcover edition features full-color images from the film quotes from the stars and new
cover art. This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the
transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla
known as Ivan this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Ivan is an
easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade he has grown accustomed
to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the
jungle. Mostly he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby a baby elephant taken from her family
and she makes Ivan see their home-and his own art-through new eyes. When Ruby arrives change
comes with her and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. The One and Only Ivan
was hailed as a best book of the year by Kirkus School Library Journal and Amazon and earned
four starred reviews. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart
Little Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable
first-person narration in a story of friendship art and hope. An author's note depicts the
differences between the fictional story and true events. And don't miss the sequel to this
beloved modern classic-The One and Only Bob!
