The One and Only Series
Reading Guides
Reading Guides for Students and Teachers **
Each Digital Download Includes:
- Student Reading Guide- chapter guided worksheets with comprehension questions, creative reflections, chapter activities, vocabulary/glossary if applicable and historical content page if applicable.
- Teacher Guides- includes book summary, sensitive content note, suggested reading age, grading rubric, sample answers, extension questions/projects.
Each guide may differ in structure, depth, and style depending on the content of the book.
You will receive a reading guide for each of the 4 books.
The One and Only Series by Katherine Applegate is a heartfelt animal-centered series that begins with Ivan, a gorilla living in captivity who starts to see his world differently through friendship, art, memory, and hope. Across the series, readers meet unforgettable animals like Ivan, Bob, Ruby, and others as they search for safety, belonging, courage, and family.
The series blends animal friendship, empathy, survival, found family, humor, and emotional growth. It is gentle but powerful, with stories that invite readers to care deeply about animals and the people who protect them. 🦍
Best fit: Readers ages 8–12, especially kids who enjoy animal stories, emotional journeys, friendship, rescue stories, and books with big heart.