Closer examination of this portion of the novel as presented through Bob’s perspective ultimately reveals many larger truths about humans and the natural world. Although some readers may tire of Bob’s lengthy introduction and commentary about life as a dog, this exposition initiates his transformation to come because it allows him to begin processing the traumas of his past. It all helps the reader feels as though they are a true companion to Bob standing aside him as he recounts his trials and tribulations. The descriptive prose, imaginative figurative language, and vibrant imagery create a truly sensory reading experience. With plenty of laughs and tears alongside breathtaking moments and surprises, Bob proves once again just how unique and special he is.Īfter being introduced to Bob in The One and Only Ivan, author Katherine Applegate has continued Bob’s story in The One and Only Bob. Then, when he visits Ivan and Ruby at the zoo, a dangerous storm thrusts Bob into a new role: a hero. Bob begins his story by threading details about his past in with the present. Now, Bob regales readers with his story of abandonment, loss, friendship, adventure, and so much more. After living for several years at the Big Top Mall, George and Julia adopted Bob and took him home. Ivan, a real gorilla, who now lives at Zoo Atlanta, spent 27 years living in a mall in Washington State.Bob is back. In the author’s note, Katherine Applegate explains the true story that inspired this work of fiction.
After all, he has lived here in his domain (read cage) for 9,876 days. When a baby elephant is brought in to live near Ivan, he knows it is time for things to change. Julia brings him finger paints which Ivan loves to draw with (after tasting the paint first, of course).
She slips some crayons and paper into Ivan's cage and Ivan can draw again until he eats his crayons. Ivan is befriended by the janitor's daughter, Julia, who is an artist, also. There is no mud in Ivan's domain (read cage). He can remember using mud to draw when he was in the forest with his mother. There is not much in Ivan's domain (read cage) except a child's plastic swimming pool with dirty water, a tire swing, and a stuffed monkey, Not-Tag. The story is told from the viewpoint of Ivan, a silverback gorilla, who was sold into captivity in his youth. 2013 Newbery Award winner, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, is a powerful, heart-wrenching tale.
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