When the trio is separated, the action intensifies as readers follow their separate paths through the zoo's exhibits, which disguise a secret land in which animals and humans coexist blissfully ("They'd entered a city that seemed to have been built by the most potent pieces of a hundred imaginations)". When Noah's sister, Megan, disappears, he and his friends Ella and Richie come across Megan's notes and journal entries, which lead them to the Clarksville City Zoo. 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 as The One and Only Ivan.Ĭhick debuts with an action-packed and breathless story about teamwork, first published in 2007 by the author's Second Wish Press.
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 inside-and the animals to come outside. But once inside, they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo.
One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo.
Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood-but what are they looking for? A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo.
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