The Animal Rescue Agency #1: Case File: Little Claws

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New York Timesbestselling author Eliot Schrefer introduces a delightful and dynamic animal duo in a race against time to save a polar bear cub in the first book of this hilarious and heartwarming middle grade series about friendship and conservation.

When an animal is in trouble, theres only one place to turn: the Animal Rescue Agency!

Dashing Esquire Fox used to organize the worlds most elaborate chicken raids until the day she encountered Mr. Pepper. Meeting the blustery old rooster changed her heart, convincing her to turn from a life of crime and instead form the Animal Rescue Agency, which masterminds rescue operations across the globe.

Esquire and her unlikely chicken business manager coordinate their far-flung agents to get them to the Arctic. In that frozen land they learn that what happened to the polar bear cub was no accidentand that saving him will pit them against the scariest predator in the world: a human.

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"Moments of absurdity amplified by cartoon-inflected illustrations by Duncanmake for a lighthearted read with environmental conservation at its core." Publishers Weekly "With its odd-couple protagonists (the daring, but slightly vain Esquire Fox and stodgy, sensible Mr. Pepper), and entertaining portrayal of the animal world, this new series by the Endangered author is full of lighthearted adventure. Cartoon-style illustrations by Duncan add to the storys charm. This lively new series will appeal to fans of Elisabetta Damis Geronimo Stilton and other anthropomorphic animal adventure stories." School Library Journal "[An] amusing series opener. The book really shines in its descriptive details, from the hilariously disjointed way that the animal internet operates to the coziness of a rat-run pub under an auto shop. Its not all silliness, however, as there are plenty of ecological lessons, from the effects of global warming to human carelessness." Booklist PRAISE FOR GOGIS GAMBIT: The second installment in this fast-paced fantasy is enhanced by the richly detailed rainforest setting... a tale about how to celebrate differences and still find unity. Another knockout in a series that will appeal to nature lovers, animal lovers, and fans of magical adventure. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) Schrefers second book in the Lost Rainforest series continues the enthralling fantasy adventures of this eclectic group of animals and hints at where the next threat to the rain forest will come from. Fans ofMezs Magicand Katherine ApplegatesEndling #1: The Last(2018) will eagerly devourGogis Gambit. Booklist (starred review) PRAISE FOR MEZS MAGIC: Unlike anything Ive read. Eliot Schrefer has mined the richness and depths of his setting to find a deeper magic, immersing us in a world that is at once complex, dangerous, beautiful, and ultimately demanding of our protection.A thrilling start to an exceptional new series. Soman Chainani,New York Timesbestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series While the story is pure fast-paced fantasy, the underlying issues are real. Ignorance among the species, racism, and intolerance of differences are rampant. An authors note highlights the beauty and importance of the rainforest. Magic with depth in this new series stunner. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) Just right for middle grade readers who want an engrossing fantasy adventure. School Library Journal With a memorable, quick-bantering cast, this kickoff to the Lost Rainforest series, a playful departure from Schrefers ape novels, brings fresh perspective to the magical animal subgenre. And, despite the fantasy setup, readers will come away learning quite a bit about this ecosystem and its inhabitants. Publishers Weekly Mezs Magicis packed with as many jokes as fast-paced fight scenes. And Schrefer has created a stock of memorable charactersincluding Gogi, a monkey with self-esteem issues; Rumi, a delightfully urbane tree frog; and a manic, pixie-dream bat named Lima. New York Times Book Review PRAISE FOR RESCUED: [T]he portrayal of Raja as an intelligent, complex individual is gripping and heartbreaking. Schrefer continues to be a vital voice for wildlife conservation and ape empathy. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Schrefer, a well-deserving two-time National Book Award finalist, approaches the conundrums and difficulties of our relationship with apes with sensitivity and finesse... enthralling, fast-paced, adventurous and deeply touching. New York Times Book Review This is a book that combines skillful interpretation of orangutan character, the cruelty inherent in keeping apes as pets, and the plight of the wild orangutans. Eliot has created unforgettable characters in Raja, the orphaned ape and his human brother, John. Moving, fascinating and eye opening. Dr. Jane Goodall Schrefer beautifully shows the humanity we share with all living things. School Library Journal Well researched and emotionally rich. The Horn Book

Author Bio

Eliot Schrefer is a New York Times bestselling author, has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature, and has won the Green Earth Book Award and the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. His novels include ENDANGERED, THREATENED, RESCUED, and two books in the Spirit Animals series. He lives in New York City, is on the faculty of the Fairleigh Dickinson MFA in Creative Writing, and is the children's book reviewer for USAToday. Visit him online at www.eliotschrefer.com.