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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.

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

: 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. The story begins with , a silverback gorilla

: Now living comfortably with humans, Bob embarks on a dangerous quest to find his long-lost sister after a hurricane threatens the area. : Everything changes when Ruby , a baby

: 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"

This sequel shifts focus to , the sarcastic and streetwise stray dog who was Ivan’s best friend at the mall.

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