The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan #1

Katherine Applegate

325 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful fast-paced
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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 friendships. Inspired by the true story of a capt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,640 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 50%
sad 47%
reflective 27%
funny 25%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 21%
informative 9%
challenging 8%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.29

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