![]() ![]() ![]() He has a bed of his own, meals, belly rubs and tennis balls. He no longer has to scrounge for food or hide from danger. Whether Ivan ever made friends with a stray named Bob or a young elephant named Ruby is where this amazing story comes into creation.Īs we meet Bob, "a dog of uncertain heritage," in his own story, he is living a great life in a loving home with Julia and her parents. He was sold in 1964 and spent more than 20 years performing and caged at a shopping mall in Tacoma, Washington. Ivan was born in the Congo and captured by wildlife traders. This book is the sequel to 2013 Newbery Medal winner "The One and Only Ivan," which was inspired by the true story of a western lowland silverback gorilla. That this forgiveness is for and given by a small, scruffy dog makes the story no less moving or deserving. ![]() Forgiveness of one's self and others is at the heart of Katherine Applegate's new book, "The One and Only Bob." ![]()
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