  | One and only Bob Author: Applegate, Katherine | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
A scrappy dog named Bob and his best friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant, undertake a dangerous journey to seek Bob's long-lost sister, but a storm is approaching and time is running out.
| Illustrator: | Castelao, Patricia |
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| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.90 Points: 4.0 Quiz: 508343 | Reading Counts Information: Interest Level: 6-8 Reading Level: 3.30 Points: 9.0 Quiz: 78054 | |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (04/15/20)
School Library Journal (05/01/20)
Booklist (04/15/20)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/05/20)
The Hornbook (00/07/20)
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Booklist - 04/15/2020 This companion to Newbery-winning The One and Only Ivan (2012) takes the same form—short sections of sparse, first-person narration—this time centered on Bob, Ivan the silverback’s scrappy little dog friend. While Bob supplies a sharp, lively voice that young readers will enjoy, he can’t quite live up to the charm and gentle otherness of the soft-spoken gorilla. The story picks up with Bob enjoying domestic life and Ivan comfortable in a zoo, along with Ruby the elephant. The plot drags in the first half, heavy with digressions as it catches readers up and fleshes out Bob’s origins. A traumatic event as a pup (safe for young readers), it turns out, largely informs Bob's attitude. After a hurricane rolls in, wreaking havoc on the zoo and surrounding town, Bob is pushed to confront his guilt and become the big-hearted hero we know he can be. Fans of the first book will love catching up with cherished friends, and newcomers, too, will enjoy this heartfelt story of survival.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Buzz for this Newbery follow-up would be big even if there weren’t a silver-screen Ivan adaptation on the horizon. - Copyright 2020 Booklist.
Booklist - 04/15/2020 - Copyright 2020 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 05/01/2020 Gr 3–6—Lovers of The One and Only Ivan will rejoice over this new tale about Ivan's best friend, Bob. Bob is a street dog who survives on his own until he stumbles upon a roadside attraction featuring a gorilla named Ivan. Through his new friendships with Ivan and an elephant named Ruby, he meets Julia—a human he might just trust. After Ivan and Ruby are moved to a zoo, Bob moves into Julia's house. Bob isn't exactly content living as a house pet, but his favorite thing to do is visiting his friends at the zoo with Julia. During one of their zoo visits, a tornado hits and Bob is spiraled into the air and away from his three friends. In this story of true friendship, hope, and courage, Bob learns to appreciate and cherish those he loves. Driven by favorite characters from The One and Only Ivan, Bob's story is delightfully heartfelt and adventurous. Castelao's illustrations add additional beauty to the story. VERDICT With a motion picture coming out of best-selling The One and Only Ivan, readers will be lining up to read this sequel. Recommended as a first choice.—Julie Jesernik, Warrenville Public Library, IL - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
