{"product_id":"9780062641946","title":"The One and Only Ivan: A Harper Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This Harper Classic edition includes an author's note highlighting the differences between the fictional story and true events, a letter from Ivan's caretaker at Zoo Atlanta, Ivan's \"signature,\" discussion questions, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of timeless classics such as \u003ci\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/i\u003e. Katherine Applegate's novel blends humor and poignancy to create this incredible tale of friendship, art, and hope. \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e was named to multiple state lists, received three starred reviews, and was hailed as a best book of the year by \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048273985776,"sku":"9780062641946","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780062641946_p0.jpg?v=1763632358","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780062641946","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}