The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ruby

The One and Only Ivan #3

Katherine Applegate

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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Description

Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories...

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Community Reviews Summary of 406 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
hopeful 61%
reflective 45%
sad 41%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 35%
informative 31%
funny 27%
adventurous 24%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.31

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