The One and Only #3: The One and Only Ruby
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.
Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.
In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.
The One and Only Ruby features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).
This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.
Don’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+!
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063080089
Katherine Applegate is a highly acclaimed and award-winning author known for her captivating and heartwarming stories for readers of all ages. Born in Michigan and raised in Texas, Applegate had an early love for literature and began writing at a young age. She studied at the University of Texas at Austin and then moved to New York City to pursue her career in writing. Throughout her career, she has written over 100 books, including the beloved Animorphs series and the Newbery Medal-winning novel, The One and Only Ivan. With her unique ability to tackle complex and emotional themes through the eyes of her animal characters, Applegate continues to inspire and touch the hearts of readers around the world.