The story begins with , a silverback gorilla who has lived for 27 years in a glass-walled enclosure at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade . Ivan is an artist who draws with crayons and rarely thinks about his past in the jungle.
: Everything changes when Ruby , a baby elephant, arrives at the mall. Seeing the habitat through her eyes, Ivan realizes they deserve better than a life of captivity. One And Only
: The story explores Bob's journey from a wary stray to finding the courage and trust to protect his "family". 3. The One and Only Ruby Katherine Applegate, "The One and Only Bob" The story begins with , a silverback gorilla
: The mall circus is closed, and Ivan and Ruby are relocated to a wildlife sanctuary where they can live in a more natural environment. 2. The One and Only Bob Seeing the habitat through her eyes, Ivan realizes
This sequel shifts focus to , the sarcastic and streetwise stray dog who was Ivan’s best friend at the mall.
: Now living comfortably with humans, Bob embarks on a dangerous quest to find his long-lost sister after a hurricane threatens the area.