The One and Only Family

Name: The One and Only Family
Price: 10.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (1155 reviews)
Author: Katherine Applegate

by Katherine Applegate

Contemporary Fiction Childrens

4.8 (1,155)

4.8 stars from 1,155 reviews. Top 88% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

246 pages~4.1 hr readPublished by HarperCollinsPublished 2024-05-07

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You loved The One and Only Ivan and want to return to his world one final time with a story about parenthood and loss.
You're drawn to animal narratives that explore real emotional depth alongside gentleness and warmth.
You value books that work for both children and adults, offering something meaningful for each generation.

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You prefer standalone stories and find returning to established series worlds repetitive or unnecessary.
You're looking for action-driven plots rather than character introspection and quiet emotional moments.
You struggle with stories involving parental themes or childhood trauma, even when handled with care.

About this book

Ivan has been living contentedly in a wildlife sanctuary with his mate Kinyani, his friend Ruby the elephant nearby, and regular visits from his canine friend Bob. Now Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed twin babies to their family. As Ivan navigates the joys and challenges of fatherhood, he reflects on his own past—his childhood in the jungle and his twin sister. The experience of becoming a father stirs memories he has long carried with him. This final book in Katherine Applegate's series brings Ivan's story to a close. Bob and Ruby return to offer their perspectives as Ivan's beloved friends, while Ivan confronts both the rewards and complexities of parenthood and the echoes of his earlier life before the mall circus.

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Currently around #61K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,155 reviews

Gaining approximately 49 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has climbed from 4.5 to 4.8. Recent readers are rating it higher.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 105 days. Next drop estimated in about 10 weeks. Typical discount: 85% off.

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