Katherine Applegate

A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.

Jackson, a boy whose family has fallen on hard times is visited by his imaginary friend, a giant cat named Crenshaw.

Jackson, a boy whose family has fallen on hard times is visited by his imaginary friend, a giant cat named Crenshaw.