The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate and Patricia Castelao • Book 1 of the Ivan and Friends Series
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Year Published 2012
Word Count 26,263
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 570L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 150437, 4 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Animals--Treatment--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Apes, Monkeys, etc.
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Elephants
- Elephants
- Animals
- Gorilla--Fiction
- Gorilla
- Treatment
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Art
- Elephants--Fiction
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Applegate about The One and Only Ivan
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Applegate
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 23
Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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2013 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Author Fan Face-off with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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On a childhood menagerie with Katherine Applegate
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Would You Rather with Katherine Applegate
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Terms of Anthropomorphism with Katherine Applegate
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On books for reluctant readers with Katherine Applegate
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On stories for kids with dyslexia with Katherine Applegate
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On the appeal of series books with Katherine Applegate
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On tackling tough topics with Katherine Applegate
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On writing animal fantasy books with Katherine Applegate
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On writing for kids with Katherine Applegate
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On writing picture books with Katherine Applegate
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On needing a sounding board with Katherine Applegate
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On the need for diverse books with Katherine Applegate
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Questions from Elizabeth Caulfield Felt
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Teaching Guide from HarperCollins
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Lesson Plan from Classroom Bookshelf
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Activity Guide from LibrarySparks
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Discussion Questions from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Reader's Theater Script from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2014
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Discussion Questions from Sussex County Libraries
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Book Readings 3
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Adam Grupper
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Simon Vance
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Video Book Reading narrated by Adam Grupper
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Book Trailers 2
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Vocabulary Resources 2
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 6
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2013
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2026
Winner, 2013
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2013
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2012
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