{"product_id":"the-one-and-only-series-katherine-applegate-4-book-set-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"The One and Only Series 4 Books Collection Set by Katherine Applegate - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe One and Only Ivan\u003cbr\u003e\nThe One and Only Bob\u003cbr\u003e\nThe One and Only Ruby\u003cbr\u003e\nThe One and Only Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780008737641\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperCollins Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe One and Only Series 4 Books Collection Set brings together Katherine Applegate's beloved animal-led saga in one paperback bundle. Beginning with the Newbery Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan and continuing through Bob, Ruby and Family, the collection follows a gorilla, a dog and an elephant navigating friendship, memory and belonging. Told with warmth and quiet emotional depth, these novels are treasured by young readers, parents and teachers for their gentle life lessons and unforgettable animal characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach title can be read alone, yet together they build a rich world centred on three animal friends. The One and Only Ivan introduces a gentle gorilla who has spent years performing at a rundown shopping mall, whose life changes when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives beside him; inspired by a true story, it remains one of the most acclaimed children's novels of its generation. The One and Only Bob follows Ivan's scrappy canine companion on a perilous search for his long-lost sister, facing a hurricane and discovering courage he never knew he had. The One and Only Ruby is told in reflective verse from the elephant's own point of view, looking back on her early life on the African savannah and her circus years before rescue, a tender exploration of memory and healing. The One and Only Family closes the series as Ivan and Kinyani welcome twins, and the sanctuary adapts to new parenthood, returning to themes of belonging and family. Throughout, Applegate's spare prose invites young readers to see the world through animal eyes, encouraging empathy without feeling heavy-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback collection in one convenient set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the Newbery Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for independent readers aged 9 and up, plus family and classroom read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores friendship, resilience, memory and what it means to be family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for reading groups, school libraries and animal-loving gift recipients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion to the major Disney+ film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKatherine Applegate is an American author best known for her heartfelt, animal-centred children's fiction. She won the Newbery Medal for The One and Only Ivan, inspired by a true story, and continued the series with Bob, Ruby and Family to widespread acclaim. Her writing is celebrated for emotional honesty and gentle humour, making complex themes such as captivity, grief and belonging accessible to young readers, earning the trust of parents, teachers and librarians worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWarm and beautifully written, this series turns big feelings into approachable stories. It's a heartfelt gift set that rewards rereading and introduces animal characters young readers won't soon forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown may vary slightly from the UK edition; ISBN and format are for the UK edition as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Applegate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119230370029,"sku":"PLD21164","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/one-and-only-series-katherine-applegate-4-book-set-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784343827","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/the-one-and-only-series-katherine-applegate-4-book-set-ages-9-12-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}