Ideal for 4th-6th graders
Rating: 8/10
Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal
This funny animal novel is also very sad. There was actually a real gorilla Ivan. I would definitely recommend The One And Only Ivan.
"How Ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage.” - Kirkus
“The characters will capture readers’ hearts and never let go. A must-have.” - School Library Journal