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From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One
and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery
Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its
bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob. 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 both happy and sad of her life
before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the
African savannah to Ivan and Bob. In the timeless way that only
Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in
verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and
sweet. Don’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan,
now streaming on Disney+!
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Dogtown (Hardcover)
Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko; Illustrated by Wallace West
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The heart-warming new story about family and friendships from
Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Applegate. Life is tough for
ten-year-old Jackson. The landlord is often at the door, there's
not much food in the fridge and he's worried that any day now the
family will have to move out of their home. Again. Crenshaw is a
cat. He's large, he's outspoken and he's imaginary. He's come back
into Jackson's life to help him but is an imaginary friend enough
to save this family from losing everything? A heart-warming story
about family and friendships from Newbery medal winner Katherine
Applegate.
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Odder (Hardcover)
Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Charles Santoso
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Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013
Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo.
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both. Told from Ivan’s perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+.
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Dogtown
Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko
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From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko,
Dogtown is an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure. Dogtown
is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot
dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been
in Dogtown since his owners unwittingly left him with irresponsible
dog-sitters who skipped town. Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams
of being back in a real home. And Mouse is a mouse who has the run
of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to
protect the dogs he loves. When Chance and Metal Head embark on an
adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese
sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses
along the way.
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The One and Only Bob (Paperback)
Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Patricia Castelao
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Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan (soon to be a major motion picture) in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan’s friend Bob!
Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.
Bob, Ivan and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn’t over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits cinemas in August 2020!
Endling #3: The Only is the third book in an epic middle grade
animal fantasy series by Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning
and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Two mighty armies are
preparing for war, one led by a murderous great cat and the other
by a cruel, power-hungry tyrant. But a third army is quietly
growing, an army led by a young girl, an army of peace. Not so long
ago Byx, a dairne, was the timid youngest pup in her family. But
since her family were all slaughtered by the cruel Murdano, Byx has
had to leave her own kind and finds herself at the forefront of a
peaceful army, serving her friend and leader, the young Lady of
Nedarra. Can the courage and heart of these young friends really
stand in the way of two great armies? Can peace prevail over war?
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Crenshaw (Paperback)
Katherine Applegate
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The One and Only Bob (Hardcover)
Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Patricia Castelao
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A touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from
Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree. Meet
Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn't just
swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs. She doesn't just somersault,
she triple-doughnuts. She doesn't just ride the waves, she makes
them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California,
practising her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky
stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious
to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great
white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will
challenge everything she believes about herself - and about the
humans who hope to save her. Inspired by the true story of a
Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with
surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free
verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of
nature's most beloved and charming animals.
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Doggo and Pupper (Hardcover)
Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Charlie Alder
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Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times
bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned
author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of
unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive
gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the
point-of-view of Ivan himself.
Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in
a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him.
He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan
occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and
painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the
wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new
eyes.
In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and
Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to
create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of
friendship, art, and hope. An author's note depicts the differences
between the fictional story and true events.
This paperback edition also includes a version of the author's
Newbery Medal acceptance speech, biographical information on the
real Ivan, discussion questions, and more.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
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Willodeen (Paperback)
Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Charles Santoso
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The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember
. . . Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but
her favourites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange
beasts known as 'screechers'. The villagers of Perchance call them
pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a
vital role in the complicated web of nature. Lately, though, nature
has seemed angry indeed. Perchance has been cursed with fires and
mudslides, droughts and fevers, and even the annual migration of
hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, has dwindled. For
as long as anyone can remember, the tiny animals have overwintered
in shimmering bubble nests perched atop blue willow trees, drawing
tourists from far and wide. This year, however, not a single
hummingbear has returned to Perchance, and no one knows why. When a
handmade birthday gift brings unexpected magic to Willodeen and her
new friend, Connor, she's determined to speak up for the animals
she loves, and perhaps even uncover the answer to the mystery of
the missing hummingbears. A timely and timeless tale about our
fragile earth, and one girl's fierce determination to make a
difference.
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Willodeen (Hardcover)
Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Charles Santoso
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