The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan #1

Katherine Applegate with Patricia Castelao (Illustrator)

305 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens contemporary emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

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+This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,407 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 69%
inspiring 50%
sad 46%
reflective 27%
lighthearted 25%
funny 23%
adventurous 21%
challenging 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 14% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.29

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