The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate and Patricia Castelao
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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, 4.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- 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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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Katherine Applegate “Researching THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN”
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Applegate
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Author Interviews 13
Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Applegate
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Katherine Applegate “Researching THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN”
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Author Fan Face-off 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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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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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
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Book & Adaptation Websites 2
Awards & Distinctions 6
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2013
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2021
Selection, 2013
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2022
Winner, 2013
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2021
Selection, 2012
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