The One and Only Ruby

The One and Only Ivan

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Ruby's relationships are based on her bond with her sister, Ivan, and the animals at the sanctuary.

Moderate Themes

Ruby experiences the trauma of losing her family to poachers, captivity, and separation from her sister; themes of grief, memory, and the search for home are emotionally intense; the tone is ultimately hopeful.

Mild Violence

Ruby's family is killed by poachers; she is captured and separated from her sister; the violence is emotionally significant but not graphically depicted.

Synopsis

Told from the perspective of Ruby, the young elephant from The One and Only Ivan, this novel follows her journey before meeting Ivan, her time with her sister in the wild, and her eventual path to the sanctuary. A touching prequel that deepens Ruby's story and explores themes of memory, family, and belonging.