{"product_id":"ivan-friends-2-book-collection-the-one-and-only-ivan-and-the-one-and-only-bob-9780063029583","title":"Ivan \u0026 Friends 2-Book Collection: The One and Only Ivan and the One and Only Bob","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the unforgettable world of best friends Ivan and Bob in this gorgeous hardcover box set, including the Newbery Medal-winning \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan \u003c\/em\u003eand its incredible sequel, \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Bob\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuing the story of these friends in \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Bob, \u003c\/em\u003eBob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of timeless stories like \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, family, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Bob\u003c\/em\u003e feature first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplegate, Katherine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Applegate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan, The One and Only Bob\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Crenshaw\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWishtree\u003c\/em\u003e, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series, and the Animorphs series. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author Michael Grant, and their children in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWebsite: www.katherineapplegate.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwitter: www.twitter.com\/kaaauthor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacebook: https: \/\/www.facebook.com\/kaaauthor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstagram: https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/kaaauthor\/\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50651202846994,"sku":"9780063029583","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0fb33319-dc07-4a32-830c-eafdb72d14e3.jpg?v=1733297763","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ivan-friends-2-book-collection-the-one-and-only-ivan-and-the-one-and-only-bob-9780063029583","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}