{"product_id":"the-one-and-only-ruby-9780063080089","title":"The One and Only Ruby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn instant #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ruby\u003c\/i\u003e, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan \u003c\/i\u003eand its bestselling sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Bob\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby's story picks up a few months after the events of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Bob\u003c\/i\u003e. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ruby\u003c\/i\u003e features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the film adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e, now streaming on Disney+!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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 the One and Only series, the Endling series, \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 family in Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storytide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568608448786,"sku":"9780063080089","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_96552713-f98a-468f-9017-3d99293a80df.jpg?v=1773738134","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-one-and-only-ruby-9780063080089","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}