The One and Only Ivan’s author is back with another great story. Her writing brings you into the story and I can still picture scenes from the book. A great addition to any school library!

Everything about this series just warms my heart. I loved the first two books, and this book did not disappoint. Every time Applegate focuses on a new character, we are taken on an equally exciting and touching journey. My middle school students love this series, and loved this book. I will forever recommend these books and this author to young readers in my school.

Fans of The One and Only Ivan will love hearing Ruby's story.
This book is good for all ages - Kids through adults.
Highly recommended for fans of the series as well as people who like animal stories.

Ruby is having to deal with a lot of emotions as she is headed into her Tuskday, the marker of her growing up. I appreciate how this book models for kids how bad and good things can go hand in hand in life, but the bad doesn't have to ruin the good. You can hold space for both. The elephant facts and antics were fascinating for me as an elephant lover, and I also loved getting to see some of Ivan and Bob. This book can be read as a stand alone but would be better read as part of the series.

Thanks to HarperKids and Netgalley for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.

This was the weakest of the series for me. I had high expectations, but it was really a retelling of a lot that had already happened or had been recounted in The One And Only Ivan. That being said, I did purchase it for my library for students reading through the series and. I will get The one and Only Family as well.

Ruby is an elephant that has been living in a zoo. She is good friends with Bob and Ivan. She has to help overcome her fears of being trapped and brought into captivity. It is great to see a third perspective of the story. Each part of the One and Only adds a new perspective. Katherine Applegate has done a fantastic job continuing this series.

Love Katherine Applegate and love to see her continue writing this series. I love her characters and how she brings them to life.

This was probably my least favorite "One and Only" book so far, but I still enjoyed my time listening. The story just didn't stick with me as much as the first two did. However, the writing style was entertaining, the plot was unique, and the message was sweet and well-written.

In "One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate, the third book in the series, readers are treated to another fantastic adventure. This time, the spotlight is on Ruby as she recounts her life before she found herself at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall. Throughout the book, readers get to know Ruby on a deeper level as she shares her experiences and the events that shaped her. As the story unfolds, Ruby's journey is both captivating and heartwarming, offering readers a glimpse into her past and the challenges she faced. Applegate's storytelling is as engaging as ever, and fans of the series will not be disappointed with this latest installment. "One and Only Ruby" is a must-read for anyone who loves stories filled with adventure, heart, and unforgettable characters.

Katherine Applegate's series that began with One and Only Ivan and Bob finally gives us Ruby's story. It is nice companion to the other stories. The story of Ruby's struggles with the ceremony and becoming more grown up in an elephant herd she hasn't known before rang with many elements of love and family that I can see kids really connecting to.

I love this series even though it’s not all about Ivan. I grew up with Ivan and remember so clearly how he was alone for most of his life.

Ruby tells her story and it helps the younger generation see what elephants lives are about.

A great series you won’t want to put down.

A wonderful addition to previous two books by Katherine Applegate. I would have loved this as kid, and still really enjoyed it as an adult. I appreciate how it brings awareness to poaching, poorly run zoos and circuses, and how animals are affected by these issues. I loved the continuation of Ruby’s character. I highly recommend this book!

I picked this one up after my daughter read the first two in school and loved them. Having never read those myself and not knowing what to expect, we read this together and loved it!

We loved meeting Ruby and learning about how elephants care for one another. They also are respectful of the elephants that have come before them!

This book was so sweet and fun to read and I want to go back and read the other two now!

Oh Ruby! I love you!
Another great book by Katherine Applegate. This one continues the story of Ruby, the elephant, who now lives in a wildlife sanctuary. Thanks #NetGalley for the ARC! I truly enjoyed this one!

A worthy addition to the Ivan series. Ruby is an interesting character with the children that I service absolutely loving her. I keep having requests for this book and cannot keep it on the shelves.

This was requested when I first found out about NetGalley and I had requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before they were archived. I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it! I am giving this book three stars, as I don't want to give it a good or bad rating, since I did not get to it and we have to leave a star rating.

Another delightful book in the series. This book dives into the story of Ruby as she grows and faces her tusk day celebration. We learn about Ruby's history and the difficult experiences she has gone through in her short life. Readers will enjoy the return of Ivan and Bob in this book, along with the introduction of new friends in her elephant family. My 11 year old daughter and I both enjoyed reading this book together.

I just LOVE this series! I read One and Only Ivan with my 4th grade students, and then went on to read Bob and Ruby on my own. I devoured One and Only Ruby in just a few sittings. It was beautiful. Ruby is such a courageous and powerful character, even when she doesn't know it. This series shines a spotlight on the harsh realities for many captive animals (and wild animals). It has a place on every middle grade classroom shelf.

Another lovely book in this series, ideal for upper elementary/middle grade students. Ruby is an elephant and we hear about how she has found her family within the circle of friends that includes Ivan and Bob.

My kids and I love Ruby’s character in the previous two novels in this series (The One and Only Ivan and The One and Only Bob) so we were really excited to read Ruby’s story. I have to say that I definitely enjoyed this more than my kids did as the story dragged on quite a bit and didn’t contain the levity of “Bob.” Ruby is adorable but her preciousness didn’t shine as much in her story as it does in the others. The subject matter is quite serious like the other novels and I think it teaches kids very valuable lessons about animal cruelty. Ruby doesn’t want to celebrate her newly grown tusks as she knows from experience that tusks are coveted by humans and therefore the reason many of her family members were killed. Ruby painfully recounts the story of her mother’s death and her subsequent captivity and loneliness. As is typical of these books, the end is uplifting yet contains echoes of bittersweetness. I think the main difference between this book and the others was that the moments of lightness were fewer and far between, perhaps because Ruby is often the one who provides the lightness and she was the sad narrator. Bob and Ivan are merely listeners so there aren’t many moments when Bob can add levity either. For this reason, I think this story might be a bit harder for younger readers but I think older children will stay engaged and learn valuable lessons along the way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins Children’s books for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.