Celebrate the Transformative Power of Unexpected Friendship

Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and 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 novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

In this timeless story, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create a tale of friendship, art, and hope.