The One and Only Ivan Word Search
A free The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Written by Katherine Applegate · First published 2012 · Children's Novel.
Words to find: IVAN, GORILLA, STELLA, ELEPHANT, RUBY, MACK, JULIA, GEORGE, MALL, BIGTOP, CRAYONS, PAINTING.
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The One and Only Ivan word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- GORILLA /ɡəˈrɪlə/ · noun, verb
- A large, mostly herbivorous great ape of the genus Gorilla, native to the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The term can also refer informally to a large, powerful, or aggressive person. Related: great ape, ape, hominid.
- STELLA /ˈstɛlə/ · noun
- A star. The word is chiefly used in literary or astronomical contexts and is not common in everyday English. Related: star.
- ELEPHANT /ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
- A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
- RUBY /ˈruːbi/ · noun
- A transparent red gemstone consisting chiefly of corundum. The word can also denote a deep, slightly purplish red color. Related: precious stone, gemstone, jewel, precious gemstone.
- MACK /mæk/ · noun
- An informal British term for a mackintosh, especially a waterproof raincoat. Related: raincoat, mackintosh, mac, waterproof coat.
- MALL /mɔːl/ · noun
- A large building or group of buildings containing many shops, restaurants, and other businesses. In older or more specific British usage, it can also mean a public promenade or tree-lined walk. Related: shopping centre, shopping center, plaza, arcade.
- CRAYONS /ˈkreɪɒnz/ (UK); /ˈkreɪɑːnz/ (US) · noun (plural of 'crayon'); also verb
- Plural of 'crayon': a small stick of coloured wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or colouring. As a verb, it means to draw or colour something using crayons. Related: pastels, colouring sticks, wax sticks.
- PAINTING /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ · noun & verb
- As a noun, painting means a picture made by applying paint to a surface, or the activity and art of making such pictures. It can also refer to a layer or coat of paint. As a verb, it means to apply paint to a surface or to create a picture in this way. Related: picture, artwork, canvas, portrait.
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