'Kindness and its ability to change lives shines through on every single page of this book. Schmidt, Newbery Honor author of The Wednesday Wars ' The One and Only Ivan will break your heart-and then, against all odds, mend it again.' - Gary D. The The One and Only Ivan series consist of 2 friendship books written by Katherine Applegate. Parents need to know that The One and Only Bob is a continuation of the story that began with Katherine Applegates 2013 Newbery Award recipient The One and Only Ivan. 'Beautifully written, intelligent, and brave book…Quite simply, this story is life-changing.'- Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medalist, Sarah, Plain and Tall 'Utterly believable, this bittersweet story, complete with an author's note identifying the real Ivan, will inspire a new generation of advocates.' - Kirkus Reviews Castelao's illustrations add a winsome charm. 'No young reader who experiences this book will look at a zoo animal the same again.

The characters will capture readers' hearts and never let go. readers will be left rethinking our relationship to animals.' - Publishers Weekly This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.'Inspired by a true story, Applegate ( Home of the Brave) offers a haunting tale. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery) and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.

But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+

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