The One and Only Ivan

by Katherine Applegate | Children's Books |
ISBN: 0062135791 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Minerva101 of Calgary, Alberta Canada on 12/30/2013
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9 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Minerva101 from Calgary, Alberta Canada on Monday, December 30, 2013
This is a touching and beautifully written, yet simple novel written from the perspective of a Silverback Gorilla named Ivan who is living in captivity. It definitely is a statement about the state of many captive animals and the cruelty and hardship they endure whether it is out of ignorance or intentional. I absolutely loved it and Katherine Applegate captures the "humanity" of our animal friends beautifully.
It should also be noted that this novel won the Newberry Award for 2013 - well deserved!

Book Description:
Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all.
Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he''s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line.
Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home-and his own art-through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it''s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.
Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan''s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.


Journal Entry 2 by Minerva101 at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, January 11, 2014

Released 10 yrs ago (1/11/2014 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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I am taking this book to the Calgary Bookcrossing meeting today to find a new reader.
Enjoy!

Journal Entry 3 by locker-monster at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, January 12, 2014
Picked up this book at the Calgary BookCrossing January meet-up. When I realized this was written by K.A. Applegate, of Animorphs fame, I knew I had to snatch up this book.

Journal Entry 4 by locker-monster at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Friday, February 7, 2014
I can see why this won the Newberry. Such a wonderful and touching story. Everyone in the group needs to read this.

Journal Entry 5 by locker-monster at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, February 8, 2014

Released 10 yrs ago (2/8/2014 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Passing this book on to the next reader at the Calgary BookCrossing February meet-up.

Journal Entry 6 by sing-song at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Tuesday, February 11, 2014
I picked this up at the February meeting. Think this will find its way to the top of the mountain.

Journal Entry 7 by sing-song at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Loved this book. The animals were captured so well. Real feel good story - makes you think.

Journal Entry 8 by sing-song at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, March 8, 2014

Released 10 yrs ago (3/8/2014 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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I am taking this book to the March meet up for Book Crossing at Cravings.

Journal Entry 9 by nada50 at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, March 9, 2014
Picked up at the March Calgary Bookcrossing meetup.

Journal Entry 10 by nada50 at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, June 1, 2014
Couldn't get in to it - returning it to the book swap.

Journal Entry 11 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, July 12, 2014
Picked up at the July 2014 meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers at Cravings Restaurant Market.

Journal Entry 12 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
This book went straight to the top of Mnt. TBR! After a couple of pretty serious reads, I was in the mood for this exact book!!!

Here's to Ivan and all the animal heroes out there! Thank you!

Journal Entry 13 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, September 13, 2014

Released 9 yrs ago (9/13/2014 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Taking to the September meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers, to find a new reader.

Journal Entry 14 by BookyMcBooks at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, September 14, 2014
Picked up at September Calgary BookCrossing meetup.

Journal Entry 15 by BookyMcBooks at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Thursday, October 9, 2014
I haven't read a children's book since ... well, when I was a child.

This was a pleasant surprise. Touching, sad, and happy. I would recommend this to all animal lovers.

Journal Entry 16 by BookyMcBooks at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Thursday, October 9, 2014

Released 9 yrs ago (10/8/2014 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Passing this to Crataegus before the next BookCrossing meetup comes up.

Journal Entry 17 by Crataegus at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, October 11, 2014
BookyMcBooks made me read this in exchange, and I don't remember why. I thought this book was rather sad for a kids book.

Will be brought to tomorrow's Calgary bookcrossing meetup and handed off.

Journal Entry 18 by hovey at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Friday, November 7, 2014
Controlled release from Calgary Book Crossing meeting October 11, 2014

Journal Entry 19 by hovey at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, June 14, 2015

Released 8 yrs ago (6/14/2015 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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controlled release

Journal Entry 20 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Friday, December 11, 2015
A box of 22 books arrived from Hovey, to be returned to the Calgary BookCrossing group.

Thank you.

Journal Entry 21 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Friday, December 11, 2015

Released 8 yrs ago (12/12/2015 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Taking to the December meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers, held at Cravings Market Restaurant.

Journal Entry 22 by wingherchellewing at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, January 17, 2016
This book was passed to me by Fracula when we met for coffee today. Looks like a very fast read! I like that!!

Journal Entry 23 by wingherchellewing at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, August 28, 2022

Released 1 yr ago (8/28/2022 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Sadly, I am returning some of the Bookcrossing Calgary books to the group today.
I just have so many books and not enough time to read them all, so some have to go back today.

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Journal Entry 24 by wingherchellewing at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, March 9, 2024

Released 2 wks ago (3/9/2024 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Returning to our group at tomorrow’s meetup.
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