: The story explores Bob's journey from a wary stray to finding the courage and trust to protect his "family". 3. The One and Only Ruby Katherine Applegate, "The One and Only Bob"
: Everything changes when Ruby , a baby elephant, arrives at the mall. Seeing the habitat through her eyes, Ivan realizes they deserve better than a life of captivity. One And Only
The title "One and Only" most famously refers to Katherine Applegate's , a Newbery Medal-winning series of middle-grade novels inspired by the true story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who lived in a Washington shopping mall for 27 years. : The story explores Bob's journey from a
This sequel shifts focus to , the sarcastic and streetwise stray dog who was Ivan’s best friend at the mall. Seeing the habitat through her eyes, Ivan realizes