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In The One and Only Ruby, Ruby, a young elephant in a sanctuary, prepares for her Tuskday ceremony, reflecting on the trauma of losing her mother to poachers and enduring harsh conditions in an American roadside zoo and mall. With support from her friends Ivan and Bob, and guidance from Aunt Akello, she overcomes her fears and embraces her coming-of-age ritual, honoring the memory of her caretakers. Topics include violence, death, and animal cruelty.