*Winner of the ALA Newbery medal 2013 * Inspired by the true story of a real gorilla called Ivan, who was kept in captivity at a shopping mall for 27 years until a public outcry led to his rescue. * Poignant and funny with a very special voice * Advertising opportunities with National Geographic Kids, as National Geographic wrote a piece on the original Ivan * Explore opportunities with National Geographic store (potential in-store events for children). * The real Ivan is also on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Ivan-the-Gorilla/169933269691715). * Give-away competitions planned on social media and boys' magazines. Competition: The One and Only Ivan;Charlotte's Web;Stuart Little;Born Free;Gorilllas in the Mist;Gorilla Dawn;Koko the Gorilla;Tarzan;Crenshaw;A Long Walk to Water;The Girl Who Drank the Moon;.
Michael Morpurgo;Kelly Barnhill;Linda Sue Park;Katherine Applegate.