author results for "Applegate, Katherine"

I Am A Good Dog

Applegate, Katherine — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"Follows Metal Head, a robot dog in the Dogtown shelter who longs to find a forever home"-- Provided by publisher.

Dogtown

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town. Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home. And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves. When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

Dogtown

Applegate, Katherine, Choldenko, Gennifer — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The New York Times bestseller, Indie bestseller, and Amazon Best Children's Book from beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko and with illustrations by Wallace West, Dogtown is at once an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure, sure to find a forever home in readers' hearts.

Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.
Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.
Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.
And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.
When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

Odder

Applegate, Katherine — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

"Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesnt just swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs. She doesnt just somersault, she triple-doughnuts. She doesnt just ride the waves, she makes them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spending time with a good friend. Shes a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself and about the humans who hope to save her. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of natures most beloved and charming animals."-- Inside front jacket flap.

Odder

Applegate, Katherine — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Over 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list!
From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wishtree and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, perfect for summer reading!
Meet Odder, the Queen of Play:
Nobody has her moves.
She doesn't just swim to the bottom,
she dive-bombs.
She doesn't just somersault,
she triple-doughnuts.
She doesn't just ride the waves,
she makes them.
Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself—and about the humans who hope to save her.
Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature's most beloved and charming animals.
Odder: An Otter's Story is also available in a new picture book format with stunning illustrations by Charles Santoso.

Wombat Waiting

Applegate, Katherine — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wombat isn't actually a wombat--but when the homeless dog is discovered, singed and ash-covered after a terrible fire destroys a community, someone tags her with the nickname and it sticks. Wombat is a "destiny dog." Something inside of her (she nicknames it "Voice') keeps telling her there's a special someone out there who is meant to be her person. Surrounded by a devastated town, Wombat takes up residence on bench near the makeshift community center, an old brick warehouse that, for the most part, survived the flames. A small part of the community center evacuation site has been repurposed for the local wildlife rehab sanctuary that burned down. All of the animals were spared, and the temporary quarters include an elderly fruit bat and a young Northern saw-whet owl. No matter what, Wombat refuses to move from her perch, despite the efforts of many humans. Clearly the dog is waiting for someone. But for whom? And what are the odds they survived?

Animorphs

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Cassie and Tobias begin having the same recurring dream of someone calling for help at the bottom of the ocean and upon investigation, discover an Andalite refugee being hunted by the Yeerks. The group brings the being to safety and helps it morph into a human.

The One and Only Ivan

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

The One and Only Ivan

Applegate, Katherine — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home - and his own art - through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. -- From dust jacket.

The One and Only Ivan

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+

This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.

In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.

The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby!

But how can a captive gorilla save a baby elephant with only crayons and paper?

Newbery Award Winner: A modern classic beloved by children, parents, and teachers, perfect for readers of Charlotte's Web.

Found Family: Experience the unbreakable bond between Ivan the artistic gorilla, Stella the wise elephant, and Bob the stray dog as they protect the newest member of their family, Ruby.

Based on a True Story: Inspired by the incredible life of the real Ivan, a captive gorilla who learned to express himself through art and captured the heart of a nation.

Books About Animal Welfare: A gentle but powerful introduction to the importance of empathy and proper animal care, making it an ideal choice for classroom and family discussions.

The One and Only Family

Applegate, Katherine — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!

The One and Only Family

Applegate, Katherine — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan, a Newbery Award winner and a #1 New York Times bestseller, and by its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby. Powerhouse author Katherine Applegate invites readers back into Ivan's world for one last adventure—his most exciting yet.

Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can't help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle—and his own twin.

In the tradition of timeless classics like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, the one and only Katherine Applegate has crafted a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, unforgettable final foray into the world of Ivan, the world's favorite silverback.

What happens when the world's most famous gorilla becomes a father for the very first time?

A New Gorilla Family: Ivan and Kinyani welcome adorable twin babies, but being a papa is more complicated than he ever imagined.

Unforgettable Animal Friendship: Beloved friends Bob the dog and Ruby the elephant are back to offer their own unique, hilarious, and heartfelt advice.

A Past That Lingers: Becoming a father makes Ivan remember his own childhood in the jungle, his lost family, and the twin sister he never forgot.

The Heartwarming Finale: The perfect, poignant conclusion to the Newbery Award-winning series that has captured the hearts of readers for over a decade.

Willodeen

Applegate, Katherine — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan, a heartfelt story about a girl named Willodeen who risks everything to help a magical, endangered creature.

The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember . . .
Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favorites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange beasts known as "screechers." The villagers of Perchance call them pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a vital role in the complicated web of nature.
Lately, though, nature has seemed angry indeed. Perchance has been cursed with fires and mudslides, droughts and fevers, and even the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, has dwindled. For as long as anyone can remember, the tiny animals have overwintered in shimmering bubble nests perched atop blue willow trees, drawing tourists from far and wide. This year, however, not a single hummingbear has returned to Perchance, and no one knows why.
When a handmade birthday gift brings unexpected magic to Willodeen and her new friend, Connor, she's determined to speak up for the animals she loves, and perhaps even uncover the answer to the mystery of the missing hummingbears.
A timely and timeless tale about our fragile earth, and one girl's fierce determination to make a difference.

The One and Only Bob

Applegate, Katherine — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

A #1 New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!

"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend."—Danny DeVito

Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob! Catch up with these beloved friends before you see the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now available on Disney+!

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

Bob, Ivan, and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn't over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits theaters in August 2020!

One and Only Bob is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, embraced by new and old fans of Katherine Applegate's beloved One and Only Ivan. Great for summer reading or anytime! A Today show pick for "25 children's books your kids and teens won't be able to put down this summer!"

In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and hope.

The One and Only Bob features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

Told from Bob's hilarious and heartfelt point of view, this adventure features:

First-Person Dog Narrator: Jump into the action with Bob, a tiny mutt with a huge, sarcastic personality. His funny and moving voice makes this a story you won't forget.

Heartwarming Animal Friendships: The beloved trio is back! Follow Bob, Ivan the gorilla, and Ruby the elephant as their incredible bond is tested by a dangerous storm.

High-Stakes Animal Rescue: When a hurricane and tornado strike, Bob must brave the floodwaters on a thrilling mission to find his long-lost sister, Boss.

A Story About True Courage: A perfect book for middle grade readers that explores what it really means to be brave and the power of the family you choose.

Pocket Bear

Applegate, Katherine — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Born during the throes of World War I, Pocket was designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, when the soldier glanced at his pocket, he would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm. Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial leader of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved. He and his best feline friend, Zephyrina, known far and wide as a cat burglar, have seen it all, and then some. An unforgettable tale of bravery, loyalty, and kindness, Pocket Bear reminds us all that love comes in many forms (sometimes filled with fluff), and that second chances are always possible.

Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Doggo and Pupper embark on an adventure to help Cat find the "cozy" missing from a new bed she receives from the humans.

The One and Only Ruby

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this novel-in-verse that picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob, Ruby recounts her life before the circus when her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa comes for a visit.

The One and Only Bob

Applegate, Katherine — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long- lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

Willodeen

Applegate, Katherine — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The residents of eleven-year-old Willodeen's village, Perchance, adore the lovable hummingbears who migrate to their community and winter there in shiny bubble nests atop blue willow trees, drawing tourists to the area. However, they despise other local beasts known as screechers, who have sharp teeth and smelly bodies, offering rewards to those who rid the community of them. Willodeen, whose parents were killed in a natural disaster, was taught to cherish all the animals in her community. When the hummingbears fail to arrive this year, causing an uproar with local residents, Willodeen and her friend Connor set out to understand why, eventually finding the answer. Willodeen vows to speak up and convince those in the community that their actions need to change.

Doggo and Pupper

Applegate, Katherine — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

An older canine named Doggo must adjust his quiet routine when young Pupper joins the household. Pupper's messy, rambunctious ways, however, result in a bout of puppy training and when he returns well-behaved, but sad, Doggo must help Pupper rediscover joy.

Sometimes You Fly

Applegate, Katherine — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Through an illustrated rhyming poem, shows the journey through childhood from many firsts to graduation. Highlights the importance of trying and failing through life and learning along the way.

Pocket Bear

Applegate, Katherine — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

An instant New York Times Bestseller!
Meet Pocket, created as a good luck charm for soldiers going into battle, whose bravery and loyalty lives on long after the war.
From Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan.
Thimble-born from tip to toe, Pocket Bear remembers every moment of his becoming: the glimmering needle, the silken thread, the tender hands as each careful stitch brought him closer to himself. Born during the throes of WWI, he was designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, glancing at his pocket, a soldier would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm.
Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved. He and his best feline friend Zephyrina, known far and wide as "The Cat Burglar," have seen it all, and then some.
An unforgettable tale of bravery, loyalty, and kindness, Pocket reminds us all that love comes in many forms (sometimes filled with fluff), and that second chances are always possible.
Don't miss more heartwarming books by Katherine Applegate:
Odder
Wishtree
Crenshaw
Willodeen

The One and Only Ruby

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.

Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.

In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.

The One and Only Ruby features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

Don't miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+!

Ruby's journey is full of big questions and even bigger heart.

A Beloved Found Family: Join Ruby, Ivan the gorilla, and Bob the dog as they prove that family isn't just about who you're related to.

A Story of Survival and Hope: Travel back to the African savanna as Ruby shares her powerful story of being a baby elephant alone, and the kindness that helped her find her way.

Lyrical Novel in Verse: Discover a new way of storytelling through Katherine Applegate's accessible and beautiful verse, perfect for middle grade readers.

Gentle Lessons on Conservation: A heartfelt and age-appropriate look at the importance of wildlife sanctuaries and protecting our planet's most incredible animals.

Mouse & His Dog

Applegate, Katherine — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

"In Dogtown, a shelter for real and robot dogs, Mouse helps his big-hearted but trouble-attracting best friend Buster find a forever home, and embarks on an adventure with Stewie, a misunderstood dog, and Smokey, a malfunctioning robot dog"--Provided by publisher.

Yoto Card

Applegate, Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

For Jefferson County Library cardholders only. Yoto player not included.