Discover the unforgettable world of best friends Ivan and Bob in this
gorgeous illustrated paperback box set, including the Newbery
Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The
One and Only Bob!
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and
Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the
glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle.
Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken
from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home--and his own
art--through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and
it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.
Continuing the story of these friends in The One and Only Bob, Bob
sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with
the help of Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running
out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning
of friendship and family.
The One and Only Ivan is a modern classic that has enchanted readers
for over a decade. The winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York
Times bestseller, the book was deemed "extraordinary" by Bulletin for
the Center of Children's Books and "a must-have" by School Library
Journal in starred reviews. And its sequel, The One and Only Bob,
debuted at #1 on multiple bestseller lists, including the New York
Times list, and was called "pitch-perfect" by Kirkus Reviews and
"delightfully heartfelt and adventurous" by School Library Journal
in starred reviews.
In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart
Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an
unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.
The One and Only Ivan and The One and Only Bob feature first-person
narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery);
and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).
These acclaimed middle grade novels are an excellent choice for tween
readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and
sharing in the classroom.
