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Ivan : A Gorilla's True Story
Overview
The real-life inspiration for The One and Only Ivan. A gorilla captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. In a spare, powerful text and evocative illustrations, Newbery medalist Katherine Applegate and artist G. Brian Karas present the extraordinary real story of this special gorilla.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780358417460
- ISBN-10: 0358417465
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Publish Date: June 2020
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 40
- Reading Level: Ages 4-7
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