The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

[Denizen]

The One and Only Ivan a Newberry Award winning book was an endearing tale highlighting the issue of roadside zoos that keep exotic animals in subpar conditions. Although the resolution was based on an implausible premise, the book still satisfied. 5 star children's book

[Barbara M]

I need to get this, my granddaughter loved it. I like to share books with my grandchildren.

[Booknblues]

Denizen wrote: "The One and Only Ivan a Newberry Award winning book was an endearing tale highlighting the issue of roadside zoos that keep exotic animals in subpar conditions. Although the resolut..."

I'm glad you liked it. I thought it was cute and since we both have been reading books about primates, I thought you might enjoy it.

I should have read a children's or young adult for December, the way it went.

[Jenni Elyse]

I really like this book. It made me so mad and parts of it were sad, though, too. Have you read the true account of Ivan? The author wrote a children's book about the real story. It's called Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla. I recommend it if you haven't.

[Book Concierge]

The book is based on a real-life case of a gorilla kept in a cage at a gas station.

[LibraryCin]

I really enjoyed this one, as well. Thanks, jenni, for letting us know about the nonfiction book, as well. I hadnt realized there was one.

[Jen]

Do you think it’s a book I can read to my 7-year old?

[Amy]

All my kids heard these as read aloud sis the first to third grade.

[Denizen]

Jen wrote: "Do you think it’s a book I can read to my 7-year old?"

Most definitely.

[Denizen]

Jenni Elyse wrote: "I really like this book. It made me so mad and parts of it were sad, though, too. Have you read the true account of Ivan? The author wrote a children's book about the real story. It's called [book:..."

I haven't read it Jenni but will definitely look for it.