Katherine Applegate

5 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Katherine Applegate is an American author known for her children's and young adult fiction. Her notable works include "The One and Only Ivan," which won the Newbery Medal, as well as "The One and Only Bob," "Wishtree," "Crenshaw," and "Home of the Brave." Applegate's stories often explore themes of friendship, compassion, and the natural world.

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Books by Katherine Applegate

5 books available

The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate
4.3 (141k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A gentle gorilla in a mall zoo finds purpose in art and friendship, then works to rescue a baby elephant from captivity.
The One and Only Bob
Katherine Applegate
4.2 (29k) average on Goodreads
Against a storm, a dog named Bob, with his gorilla and elephant friends, goes on a dangerous journey to find his lost sister.
Wishtree
Katherine Applegate
4.3 (24k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
An ancient oak, a silent confidante to generations of wishes, must now lend its wisdom and provide sanctuary when prejudice threatens the harmony of its beloved neighborhood.
Crenshaw
Katherine Applegate
4.0 (23k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
When 10-year-old Jackson's family faces homelessness again, his giant, imaginary cat, Crenshaw, reappears to help him navigate the harsh realities of poverty and the power of believing in the impossible.
Home of the Brave
Katherine Applegate
4.3 (10k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Orphaned and alone, a young African refugee navigates the Minnesota winter and the newness of America, finding warmth and family amidst the snow and a cow named 'family'.