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The One and Only Bob

By Katherine Applegate
Series: The One and Only Ivan
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The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate is a heartwarming children's story about a brave dog named Bob, who embarks on a journey filled with challenges and discoveries. He is on a mission to find his long-lost sister and reunite with his animal friends. Throughout his adventure, Bob learns important lessons about courage, friendship, and belonging.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The One and Only Bob

The One and Only Ivan is also a major motion picture available on Disney+!

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!

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The One and Only Ivan is also a major motion picture available on Disney+!

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!

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 cinemas in August 2020!

Series: The One and Only Ivan

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008390662

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katherine Applegate Series: The One and Only Ivan Young Adult

About the Author

Katherine Applegate's many books include the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter book series, the picture book The Buffalo Storm, and the award-winning novel Home of the Brave. With her husband, Michael Grant, she wrote the hugely popular series Animorphs, which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.Katherine was inspired to write The One and Only Ivan after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla. The real Ivan lived alone in a tiny cage for twenty-seven years at a shopping mall before being moved to Zoo Atlanta after a public outcry. He was a beloved celebrity at the zoo, which houses the nation''s largest collection of western lowland gorillas. Ivan was well known for his paintings, which he "signed" with a thumbprint.Katherine lives in California with her husband and two children.

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