Ivan, Bob, and Ruby all share terrible experiences at the hands of ignorant and even cruel humans, and while Applegate shows their current caretakers as compassionate people, she never offers redemption to those that hurt the friends and acknowledges the traumas that will stay with the trio for a long time.' - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books The direct narrative tone gives depth to her personality: Ruby can be as mischievous and playful as she is stubborn and sometimes angry. 'Applegate yet again shows her ability to explore grief and its lifelong ripples with a subtle tenderness. For fans of Ivan as well as animals in general, this is a special sequel.' - Booklist (starred review) But countering that is also the joy of friendship, humans' kindness toward animals, and the joy of just being a kid. 'The story leads readers to ponder the ecological devastation of the ivory trade, the difficulties of being torn from your homeland at an early age, and the horrors of many circuses and zoos. 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.ĭon’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+! The One and Only Ruby features first-person narrative author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery) and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story. 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. 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.

Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. 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.

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