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The Secret Zoo: Raids and Rescues
By (Author) Bryan Chick
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Greenwillow Books
24th November 2014
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
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Paperback
272
Width 130mm, Height 194mm
179g
The fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo.
Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in troubleand so is the Secret Zoo! A captivating series for tween readers praised as "action packed and breathless" by Publishers Weekly, and "a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy" by School Library Journal.
The Secret Zoo is an incredible world hidden beneath the regular Clarksville Zoo, where animals and humans peacefully coexist as equals. It is full of marvels. But even in the Secret Zoo, there are dangers . . . and forbidden places. When the scouts' friends are held in the off-limits sectora never-ending maze of aquariumsNoah, Megan, Richie, and Ella must be at their most courageous. This page-turning mystery and adventure is perfect for reluctant readers!
The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go insideand the animals to come outside. He brings that sense of adventure and excitement to this story, making it a favorite for home and classroom reading along with such middle grade fantasy favorites asThe One and Only Ivan.
Bryan Chick is the author of The Secret Zoo. He lives with his wife and three young childen in Clarkston, MI.