The One and Only Ruby (Large Print)

Title: The One and Only Ruby (Large Print)

Author: Katherine Applegate
Narrators: Imani Parks
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genre: Animals, Friendship
Release Date: 08/01/23
Audience: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade
Grade Level: Grades 3 - 7
Series: The One and Only
Language: English
Binding Type: Hardcover
Page Count: 240
Awards: Kirkus Starred Review,Publishers Weekly Starred Review,School Library Journal Starred Review


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. Rubyís story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Rubyís 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.