My son and I read The One and Only Ivan together and couldn't wait to dive into this sequel. I just love how the author's voice comes through as genuine, no matter whether she is writing as Ivan the gorilla or as Bob the dog. This novel has a bit more action than The One and Only Ivan simply due to its setting and plot line. It was rewarding to learn what had happened to Bob, Ivan and Ruby after the end of the first book. Of course, we are now eagerly awaiting a third book, perhaps entitled The One and Only Ruby. These are such memorable characters and my son enjoyed the book so much he was talking about it for days after we finished reading it. I think that's a pretty high endorsement from a 9 year old.
Here is my son's perspective: "I really liked this book. It's full of surprises. I learned about Bob's origin story and what Bob's life is like after the first book ends. I would rate this a five star book!"
Here is my son's perspective: "I really liked this book. It's full of surprises. I learned about Bob's origin story and what Bob's life is like after the first book ends. I would rate this a five star book!"
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