The One and Only Ruby
Published on 11. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-00-847074-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Don't miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+!
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.
Don't miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
216 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-847074-6 (9780008470746)
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New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers including The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and made into a Disney movie starring Brian Cranston, Sam Rockwell and Angelina Jolie.
Katherine lives in California with her family and assorted pets.
Katherine lives in California with her family and assorted pets.