The One and Only Bob

<p><strong>A #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!</strong></p><p>"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend.”—Danny DeVito</p><p><strong>Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 <em>New York Times </em>bestselling novel <em>The One and Only Ivan </em>in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan’s friend Bob! Catch up with these beloved friends before you see the star-studded film adaptation of <em>The One and Only Ivan</em>, now available on Disney+!</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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 <em>The One and Only Ivan </em>hits theaters in August 2020!</p><p><strong><em>One and Only Bob</em> is an instant #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestseller, embraced by new and old fans of Katherine Applegate's beloved <em>One and Only Ivan.</em> Great for summer reading or anytime! A <em>Today</em> show pick for “25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!" </strong></p><p>In the tradition of timeless stories like <em>Charlotte's Web</em> and <em>Stuart Little</em>, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and hope.</p><p><em>The One and Only Bob</em> features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).</p><p>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.</p>