The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

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The One and Only Ruby

The One and Only

by Katherine Applegate

Narrator Imani Parks

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Length 3 hours 4 minutes

Language English

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“"A first friend is a true gift, because forever after, your heart knows what's possible." Oh my heart! Ruby, the baby elephant from The One and Only Ivan has a beautiful tale to tell. It’s told in verse and chock full of simple elephant wisdom that even kids without trunks can grasp. It's about belonging, overcoming, finding family, growing up, telling riddles, getting giggles, stealing hats, giving pats, doing the floppy run, and playing in the mud. It covers tragedy and sadness and insecurity, but with such a sweet touch that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to kids as young as 8 (or adults as old as 108). I've liked each of the books in this series even more than the previous one. ”
— Dawn • Hartfield Book Co.

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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+!

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Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including the One and Only series, the Endling series, Crenshaw, Wishtree, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series, and the Animorphs series. She lives with her family in Nevada.