One and Only Ivan - Katherine Applegate

Now a major motion picture available on Disney+! 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. This #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel is coming to the big screen this summer with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell Angelina Jolie Danny DeVito Helen Mirren Bryan Cranston and more! 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 ideal for readers of 9+.