Reading order

The One and Only Ivan reading order

Quick answer

Start withThe One and Only Ivan2012 · Volume 1 of 3

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Publication order

3 volumes2012–2024Ongoing

The One and Only Ivan, which won the Newbery Medal, is told by Ivan, a silverback gorilla who has lived for years in a cage at a shopping-mall circus, until a baby elephant arrives and he decides to change things.
Inspired by a real gorilla, told in short, spare chapters, and very highly rated; Disney filmed it in 2020.
The later books follow Bob, the stray dog, and Ivan’s new life.

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The One and Only Ivan2012 · 178 ratingsStart here
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The One and Only Bob
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The One and Only Family
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Order checked by hand · Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 29, 2026

Which The One and Only Ivan book is the longest?

“The One and Only Bob” is the longest at 356 pages; the shortest is “The One and Only Ivan” with 336 pages.

What should I read after The One and Only Ivan?

Other series by Katherine Applegate: Animorphs.