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Mar 19, 2019
It's no surprise that this novel won the coveted Newbery Medal - The One and Only Ivan truly is a remarkable contribution to children's literature. I read this sad and beautiful book in two sittings, and it would have been one if pesky ol' work hadn't gotten in the way. I think this book will appeal to a wide variety of kids; the chapters are short and simply written, so they won't intimidate a tentative reader, but the story is still captivating enough to keep a more voracious reader interested. It could also be a great read-aloud option for younger kids, keeping in mind that some heartbreaking things happen to beloved characters. I'm looking forward to reading more from Katherine Applegate!