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The One and Only Bob

by Katherine Applegate Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A search for family and friendship

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    #1 New York Times bestseller

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  • Editorial selection

    Today show summer reading pick

    Selected for the Today show list “25 children's books your kids and teens won't be able to put down this summer!”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A search for family and friendship

Bob, the dog from The One and Only Ivan, takes the lead in this sequel. When he sets out to find his long-lost sister, Ivan and Ruby join him on a journey complicated by an approaching hurricane and a dwindling window of time. The adventure connects the search for a missing family member with questions of courage, loyalty, and what friendship means. The description also identifies the book’s first-person narration and its use of devices such as personification and imagery, giving young readers features to notice alongside the story’s plot and characters.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in animal-centered fiction.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about friendship, family, and a search for a missing sibling.
  • Readers familiar with The One and Only Ivan who want to return to its characters.

Themes

FriendshipFamilyCourageLoyalty

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Book overview

A #1 New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!

"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend."--Danny DeVito

Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob! Catch up with these beloved friends before you see the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now available on Disney+!

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, 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.

Bob, Ivan, and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn't over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits theaters in August 2020!

One and Only Bob is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, embraced by new and old fans of Katherine Applegate's beloved One and Only Ivan. Great for summer reading or anytime! A Today show pick for "25 children's books your kids and teens won't be able to put down this summer!"

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, family, and hope.

The One and Only Bob features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

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