The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

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. From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal. 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. The One and Only Ruby features first-person narrative author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery) and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story. Katherine Applegate on Twitter: 'From the beginning of THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY elephant body language, drawn by the inimitable Patricia Castelao.

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. The elephant will get there because a friend of hers made a promise. In this one, a baby elephant needs to go to a zoo, where humans make amends.

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. Ruby has bad dreams and, when she wakes in the night, she asks if she’s going to die in this domain like Stella.

Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob.

The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate