From beloved author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Family, the final instalment in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby. From beloved author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Family, the final instalment in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby. Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family! Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can’t help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle – and his own twin. In the tradition of timeless classics like Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, the one and only Katherine Applegate has crafted a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, unforgettable final foray into the world of Ivan, the world’s favorite silverback. New for 2024, the final book in the series of children’s animal stories from the author of The One and Only Ivan – now a Disney+ movie New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers including The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and made into a Disney movie starring Brian Cranston, Sam Rockwell and Angelina Jolie. Katherine lives in California with her family and assorted pets. New for 2024, the final book in the series of children’s animal stories from the author of The One and Only Ivan – now a Disney+ movie * The final book in the bestselling series from Katherine Applegate• Inspired by the true story of a real gorilla called Ivan, who was kept in captivity at a shopping mall for 27 years until a public outcry led to his rescue.* Perfect for Disney fans, as the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan is now a Disney major motion picture.* A delight for animal lovers, featuring adorable elephants and other creatures, fully illustrated throughout* Hugely popular in the US
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