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The One and Only Bob
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Overview
The middle-grade novel The One and Only Bob (2020) is the New York Times bestselling sequel to Katherine Applegate’s highly distinguished novel The One and Only Ivan (2012). It is illustrated by Patricia Castelao. The story follows the protagonist Bob, a former stray dog who braves a perilous journey to rescue others with the help of his friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant. Throughout his quest, Bob learns to heal from his painful past and finds the courage to trust humans again. The story presents themes of healing and forgiveness, unlikely heroism, and humans’ complex relationship with the animal world.
Plot Summary
The One and Only Bob tells the story of the lovable and roguish mutt Bob, who was abandoned as a puppy and spent the beginning of his life fending for himself as a stray. He stumbles upon animal enclosures in a closed, dark mall and ends up befriending a kind and gentle gorilla called Ivan. Ivan and some of the other animals (including a young elephant called Ruby) are relocated to an animal sanctuary. Fortunately, Bob is rehomed nearby with the family of the head groundskeeper of the sanctuary.
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