A duology following Ivan, a silverback gorilla who has lived in a mall circus for 27 years, as he makes a promise to protect a baby elephant and works toward freedom. The sequel Ruby explores the baby elephant's life before meeting Ivan, while both books address captivity, friendship, art, and what it means to have a home, told with profound simplicity and emotional truth.
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The One and Only Ruby
Recommended For Ages
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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.