Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013 Inspired by a true story, this is the
beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning
blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo.
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds
at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he
hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant
called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both.
Told from Ivans perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message
for readers of 9+.