The One and Only Bob: A Moving Middle Grade Adventure About Loyalty, Family, and Finding Courage Together

Name: The One and Only Bob: A Moving Middle Grade Adventure About Loyalty, Family, and Finding Courage Together
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (12771 reviews)
Author: Katherine Applegate

by Katherine Applegate

Contemporary Fiction Childrens

4.8 (12,771)

4.8 stars from 12,771 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 13, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You loved The One and Only Ivan and want to spend more time with these characters, especially seeing Bob's own story unfold.
You're after a middle grade book that balances genuine heartache with laugh-out-loud humour, told through a dog's wonderfully sarcastic voice.
You want something to read aloud with your children that works equally well for independent readers aged 9 and up.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer stories without animal perspectives or find talking animals gimmicky rather than charming.
You're looking for action-heavy adventure without emotional depth or slower character development moments.
You've never read The One and Only Ivan and worry you'll feel lost jumping into the sequel.

About this book

This sequel to the Newbery Medal-winning novel The One and Only Ivan follows Ivan's friend Bob on a dangerous journey to find his long-lost sister. With help from his best friends Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant, Bob must navigate a approaching hurricane and discover courage he didn't know he possessed while learning about friendship and family. Told from Bob's first-person perspective, the story features a small dog with a sarcastic personality whose voice drives the narrative. When a hurricane and tornado strike, Bob braves floodwaters on a mission to rescue his sister, Boss, as the bond between the three animal friends is tested. The novel uses literary devices including personification and imagery to explore themes of courage, loyalty, and chosen family. Written for middle grade readers in grades 5 to 8, it is suitable for independent reading, homeschooling, and classroom use.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 73% off peak. Price has dropped 8 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 286 days. Typically stays discounted for 9 days.

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Currently around #22K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 64% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 12,771 reviews

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