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 Ivan’s perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+.
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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 Ivan’s perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+.
Imprint | HarperCollins Publishers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | March 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
First published | February 2012 |
Authors | Katherine Applegate |
Dimensions | 197 x 130 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-00-745533-1 |
Barcode | 9780007455331 |
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LSN | 0-00-745533-X |