Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013 Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both. Told from Ivan's perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+.
Author: Katherine Applegate
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication Date: 2 Jan. 2012
Paperback: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 000745533X
Reading age: 3+ years
Dimensions: 19.71 x 1.63 x 13 cm
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