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The One and Only Ruby
(One and Only #3)
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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. This B&N Exclusive Edition features bonus content from Katherine Applegate, never-before-seen sketches from artist Patricia Castelao, and gorgeous foil stamping and embossing on the jacket.
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+!
Publication date
May 02, 2023
Classification
Fiction
Page Count
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ISBN-13
9780063080089
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Series
One and Only
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV057000 - Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
JUV002080 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Elephants
JUV013090 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Alternative Family
JUV057000 - Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
JUV002080 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Elephants
JUV013090 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Alternative Family
Library of Congress categories
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Kirkus
Certain to steal hearts.
Publishers Weekly
Lovable baby elephant Ruby is the delightful narrator of this follow-up to The One and Only Bob, which further chronicles the animal’s difficult journey to the wildlife park and sanctuary where she now lives. As the story picks up, Ruby laments that “nobody ever listens to the littlest elephant,” especially concerning her dreaded upcoming Tuskday celebration, a rite of passage that she has no interest in recognizing. Doted on by her adopted elephant “aunts,” and counseled by gorilla Ivan, who lives in a nearby enclosure, and dog Bob, who visits regularly, Ruby is safe and surrounded by loved ones. But an unexpected visit awakens memories both welcome and harrowing, including those making her reluctant to celebrate her tusks. Ruby’s playful yet sage voice traces the events that brought her from her unspecified African savanna home to the mall where she and Ivan previously lived, and, at last, to the sanctuary. With her trademark blend of frankness and hope, Applegate details dire circumstances facing elephants in the wild, including climate change and poaching, while elucidating their fierce loyalty and highlighting, via the three protagonists’ unforgettable bond, myriad interspecies relationships. A concluding author’s note offers further context. Ages 8–12. Agent: Elena Giovinazzo, Pippin Properties. (May)
Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.
the one and only ruby
It is full of adventure and is very fun to see whats next It also ends happy
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