The One and Only Bob

Written by Katherine Applegate · Illustrated by Patricia Castelao

Book #2 in the The One and Only series

A dog embarks on a perilous quest to find his sister as a hurricane looms.

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342 pages· 27,989 words· Est. 4 hour read· 570L

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Bob, a spirited dog, embarks on a perilous quest to find his long-lost sister, aided by his friends Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane looms, Bob must discover courage and the true essence of friendship and family. Will he succeed before time runs out? Dive into this heartwarming adventure where bonds are tested and heroes are made.

"Still and all, when I smell love, I almost always smell worry. Seems like they're tangled together so tightly they'll never unravel."

— from the book

From the publisher

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 theaters in August 2020!

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