The fourth book in the action-packed and highly imaginative The Secret Zoo series, about a group of middle school friends who discover a hidden zoo in their very own neighborhood! The zoo's archenemy, the evil DeGraff, is closing in for the first time since he was driven out of the Secret Zoo. On Halloween night, Noah and his friends must battle terrifying sasquatches that have attacked their own elementary school. Little do they know the sasquatches are a trap! When DeGraff captures three of Noah's friends, can the kids ally with their rivals in order to save every person and animal in the zoo—all while dodging the town's police? An entertaining and fast-moving series that's perfect for reluctant readers and will appeal to fans of Dan Gutman, Michael Buckley, and Andrew Clements. School Library Journal said, "Fans of fantasy, animal fiction, and adventure will enjoy this fast-moving story."
Noah and his friends follow a trail of mysterious clues to uncover a secret behind the walls of the Clarksville City Zoo and find his missing sister Megan.
Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts; friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo.
"We will need you as Crossers, and we will need you not only to be brave—but to be fearless.
He's weird.” “Keep your eye on him,” Ella said. The scoutswere sitting ona benchin a theater that was less than thirty feet from the Chamber ... “The zoo doesn't close for almost an hour, and weknowhow weird things getat closing time.
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.
Someone is trying to sabotage the fundraising event to save the zoo.
A grandfather and grandchild go to the zoo, where they count animals from one to ten.
This heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla failed to bond with her newborn baby at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo.
An extended retelling of the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" by beloved author/illustrator Iza Trapani featuring zoo animals running amok on the farmstead.
In touch with the programs and initiatives that today's zoos are undertaking, Giff provides readers with a fresh look at the work of zoologists. Charming line artwork by Abby Carter appears throughout and keeps the story upbeat.