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The title "One and Only" most famously refers to Katherine Applegate's , a Newbery Medal-winning series of middle-grade novels inspired by the true story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who lived in a Washington shopping mall for 27 years.

: To save Ruby from a life in the circus, Ivan uses his art to draw the attention of the public.

: The mall circus is closed, and Ivan and Ruby are relocated to a wildlife sanctuary where they can live in a more natural environment. 2. The One and Only Bob One And Only

The story begins with , a silverback gorilla who has lived for 27 years in a glass-walled enclosure at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade . Ivan is an artist who draws with crayons and rarely thinks about his past in the jungle.

This sequel shifts focus to , the sarcastic and streetwise stray dog who was Ivan’s best friend at the mall. The title "One and Only" most famously refers

The series spans four books, following the lives of three unlikely friends: Ivan the gorilla, Bob the dog, and Ruby the elephant.

: Everything changes when Ruby , a baby elephant, arrives at the mall. Seeing the habitat through her eyes, Ivan realizes they deserve better than a life of captivity. This sequel shifts focus to , the sarcastic

: The story explores Bob's journey from a wary stray to finding the courage and trust to protect his "family". 3. The One and Only Ruby Katherine Applegate, "The One and Only Bob"