Ivan: A Gorilla's True Story by Katherine Applegate

Ivan: A Gorilla's True Story

The One and Only Ivan

Katherine Applegate with G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

40 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction childrens emotional medium-paced

Description

The real-life inspiration for The One and Only Ivan. A gorilla captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. Fr...

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