The One and Only Ivan is a 2012 children's 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.
| Author | Katherine Applegate |
| Illustrator | Patricia Castelao |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Scholastic Corporation |
About The One and Only Ivan
A gorilla lives with his elephant and dog friends at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. The film premiered exclusively on Disney+.
Achievement of The One and Only Ivan
The film is based on a novel of the same name written by K. A. Applegate. The movie was shot at the Southgate Shopping Center in Lakeland, Florida.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The One and Only Ivan
Novels by K. A. Applegate.. Fictional gorillas.. Newbery Medal-winning works.. Children's novels about animals.
Latest information about The One and Only Ivan updated on July 28 2021.
