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This 2013 Newbery Medal-winner, The One and Only Ivan, is a curious first person narrative told by Ivan, a mature gorilla kept as an attraction at Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. Gentle and happy in his setting, Ivan mainly thinks about art and creativity until a young elephant, Ruby, arrives and shakes up his world. Recently turned into a popular motion picture, The One and Only Ivan is an intriguing and easy-to-read Newbery selection, supplemented by occasional black and white images by Patricia Castelao, and tackles difficult subjects such as animal intelligence and rights. This first edition is in Fine condition in a VG+ dust jacket.