#01
The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only, #1)
Katherine Applegate · 2011
Concern13MildVirtue40Present
Ivan, a silverback gorilla living in a shopping mall circus, vows to find a better life for a baby elephant named Ruby.
Author
Katherine Applegate
109 books in the catalog
Katherine Applegate has 109 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, young adult and middle grade. The titles we've reviewed span 1992 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Katherine Applegate's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A silverback gorilla reflects on his life in captivity and his eventual return to the wild.
A young girl named Clementine tries to win a pumpkin-growing contest with her unusual, fast-growing pumpkin.
A young girl named Anya finds a mysterious book that holds the key to a hidden world.
A group of teenagers are sent to a mysterious island where they must survive and uncover its secrets.
When a mysterious illness sweeps through a community, a young girl named Natalie must uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences.
A young boy named Alex discovers he has the ability to travel through time and space, encountering mythical creatures and ancient gods.
A young boy named J.J. embarks on a journey to find a mythical creature called the Firebird.
A young girl finds an alien creature and must protect it from discovery.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young girl and her family struggle to survive and find a safe haven.
A young girl named Maya discovers her passion for flying and overcomes her fears.
A young girl named Jackson and her family face homelessness, finding solace and hope through an imaginary cat named Crenshaw.
A lonely oak tree named Johnny becomes friends with a young girl and her family, offering wisdom and shelter.
A young girl named Willow spends Christmas with her grandmother in a seaside town, finding unexpected joy and connection.
A young girl named Lily discovers a pair of magical shoes that allow her to travel to different worlds and meet fantastical creatures.
#16
Roscoe Riley Rules - Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs
Katherine Applegate · 2008
Concern0CleanVirtue8Thin
Roscoe Riley faces a classroom dilemma when he accidentally glues his friends to their chairs, leading to humorous consequences.
A girl is offered a dog in exchange for her sweater, leading to a series of humorous and unexpected trades.
A boy's attempt to help a friend leads to a chaotic situation involving a bully and a stolen teddy bear.
Three sisters navigate summer jobs and relationships at a beach resort.
A young girl spends a summer at her grandmother's beach house, dealing with family issues and a new friendship.
A young boy named Jesse struggles to survive on the prairie after a devastating buffalo storm separates him from his family.
A young Jewish girl named Sarah is forced to flee her home in Nazi-occupied Europe and finds refuge in America.
A compilation of imaginative stories for boys, exploring various fantastical scenarios and heroic journeys.
After a difficult experience, a young girl named Maya moves to a new town and begins to heal and find her place.
A group of teenagers survives a devastating storm and must navigate a changed world, facing new dangers and forming unexpected alliances.
A young boy named Jake survives a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness and must learn to live off the land.
A young boy named Liam gets lost in the woods and must find his way back home, encountering various animals and challenges along the way.
A young girl named Maya is sent to live with her grandmother and discovers a hidden secret that changes her understanding of her family.
A young girl named Cassandra is stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash and must learn to survive alone.
This duology follows a girl who discovers she can communicate with animals and leads them in a fight for survival.
A young girl named Sarah moves with her family to a new town and struggles to adjust to her new surroundings.
A group of kids are sent to a remote research station to escape a dangerous situation on Earth.
In a future where humans are genetically engineered, a young girl named Anya discovers a secret that challenges her society's perfect facade.
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A group of friends navigates the complexities of life, love, and growing up in the early 2000s.
A young girl named Natalie is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a remote, isolated community after her parents' death.
A group of children on a scientific expedition to a remote island encounters a mysterious and dangerous situation.
Jake and his friends gain the ability to transform into any animal they touch, fighting an alien invasion to save Earth.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young girl must make a profound sacrifice to save her community from a deadly threat.
A young girl named Maya discovers a hidden world and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and courage to protect her home.
A group of teenagers must survive in a world where a mysterious illness causes people to weaken.
A group of young people embarks on a journey, facing challenges and discovering their strengths as they navigate a new phase of life.
In a dystopian future, a young girl named Kate joins a secret resistance group to fight against an oppressive regime.
A group of teenagers discover they have extraordinary abilities and must band together to protect their town from a mysterious, terrifying threat.
A young girl named Migrant arrives in a new country with her family, facing challenges and making new friends.
A young girl named Cleo discovers a hidden world and a mysterious creature in her new home.
A group of friends uses their skills to expose a corrupt politician and his deceptive magic show.
This fantasy novel explores the origins of a powerful being and the history of a magical world.
This book explores the concept of the unknown and encourages curiosity and learning about the world around us.
A young girl named Sarah finds a lost dog and tries to help it find its way home.
A young girl named Brave faces betrayal and must find her inner strength to overcome it.
A young girl embarks on a journey to find her lost dog, encountering various characters and challenges along the way.
A young girl named Allie discovers a mysterious entity that begins to influence her life.
A young girl named Applegate is stranded on a deserted island and must learn to survive.
A group of students, including Maya, are tested on their knowledge of the world and must prove their intelligence to survive. The story is suspenseful and thought-provoking.
In a future society where emotions are suppressed, a young girl named Ally questions the system.
A young girl named Maya discovers she has the ability to communicate with animals and must learn to control her powers to save her family's farm from a destructive force.
A young boy named Matt witnesses a traumatic event during wartime and must cope with the aftermath and his own survival.
A group of teens faces extreme challenges and moral dilemmas during a wilderness survival trip.
A young girl named Sarah is lost in a vast wilderness and must learn to survive and find her way home.
A group of middle schoolers investigates a series of strange occurrences and a mysterious organization, uncovering a conspiracy that affects their town.
Jake and his friends transform into animals to fight an alien invasion, facing dangerous missions.
A young girl discovers she has a special destiny tied to a prophecy.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young girl named Natalie survives a deadly plague and must navigate a dangerous landscape to find safety.
A group of middle school students participate in a science experiment that involves time travel.
A young girl named Senna searches for her lost dog, a golden retriever, through various environments, encountering different animals and situations.
Elfangor's Secret is about a young girl named Maya who discovers a hidden world and a magical creature named Elfangor.
In a future where genetic engineering is common, a young girl discovers she is a unique mutation with extraordinary abilities.
A young girl named Maya is separated from her family during a blizzard and must survive alone in the wilderness.
A group of teenagers discovers a hidden world and must find a way to save it from destruction.
A young girl named Sarah is sent to live with her aunt and uncle and must adapt to a new life.
Twelve-year-old James navigates the challenges of a new school and a difficult home life, finding solace in his dog and a budding friendship.
A group of young animals seeks refuge in an underground burrow to escape a dangerous forest fire.
A young girl named Sarah discovers she has a mysterious ability to communicate with animals. She uses her gift to help a lost dog find its way home.
A group of teenagers gains the ability to morph into any animal they touch, becoming Earth's secret defenders against an alien invasion.
This book tells the history of the Hork-Bajir, an alien species, and their struggle for survival on the planet Klendathu.
A group of teenagers on a camping trip must survive when they are targeted by a dangerous and unknown threat in the wilderness.
Two siblings, Maya and Ben, uncover a secret about their family's past that leads them on an adventure.
When a new student arrives, Maya suspects something is wrong and investigates a series of unsettling events.
A young girl named Hannah is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents' death, where she uncovers a mysterious secret.
A group of teenagers are sent on a mission to a distant planet, facing challenges and making difficult choices about their future.
A young girl named Maya, who is a skilled mimic, is sent to live with her estranged father and discovers a hidden talent.
A young girl named Cassie is captured and brought to a mysterious island sanctuary for endangered animals.
The Animorphs gain the ability to transform into animals to fight an alien invasion.
An alien visitor experiences Earth and its inhabitants, leading to a surprising and poignant conclusion.
A young boy named Jake receives a mysterious gift from an alien, the Andalite, which changes his life and his understanding of the world.
A young girl named Hannah discovers she can transform into animals and must navigate this new ability while dealing with family issues and a changing world.
A group of children discover a hidden world and must protect it from a looming threat.
A young boy named Jake is abducted by aliens called Andalites and becomes a Yeerk host.
A mysterious visitor arrives at a family's home, bringing both wonder and unease.
A group of kids competes in a gross-out contest involving various disgusting challenges.
A young girl named Maya discovers a hidden world and a secret that could change her life forever.
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Zoey, a shy middle schooler, finds her voice when she witnesses bullying and decides to speak out against it.
A humorous and fantastical story about a boy named Bartholomew who discovers a magical, albeit smelly, creature called Bigfart.
A humorous and slightly absurd story about a character named Wee who faces a series of comical dilemmas.
A young girl named Maya is stranded in the wilderness and must learn to survive and adapt to her environment.
A young girl discovers a hidden world and a secret message that could change everything.
A group of teenagers encounters a mysterious stranger who claims to be an angel, leading them on a spiritual journey.
Four young friends discover they can transform into animals to fight an alien invasion, leading to dangerous missions and moral dilemmas.
Zoey, a gamer, must navigate a virtual world and real-life challenges as she competes in a video game tournament.
A group of alien slugs called the 'Vee' invade Earth, and a young girl must help stop them.
This book retells classic Disney stories, including Aladdin, with simplified language and illustrations for younger readers.
A young girl named Sam navigates the challenges of her parents' divorce and finds solace in her dog and new friendships.
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A young girl named Nina struggles with telling the truth after witnessing a crime, leading to difficult choices and consequences.
A young girl named Jessie learns to ride and care for a wild mustang named Moon.
This book is a suspenseful story about a group of teenagers who discover a hidden secret and must uncover the truth before it's too late.
A teenage girl navigates complex emotions and family dynamics when her sister brings home a new boyfriend.
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