The Secret Zoo

• Secret Zoo, The • Bryan Chick • Paperback • Series: Secret Zoo • Juvenile Fiction/Animals / Zoos The first book in a new series blends fantasy with reality in a surprising adventure. A well-guarded secret at the local zoo introduces four friends to a magical world—and looming danger! When Noah’s sister disappears after documenting some strange happenings at the local zoo, it’s up to Noah and his two best friends to find her—sneaking around the nasty zoo workers intent on keeping them out. Luckily, the animals are on their side. With the help of polar bears, penguins, prairie dogs, and more, the adventurers make an astonishing discovery: behind the exhibit walls exists an alternate world, where humans and animals coexist as equals. And that secret world is under threat. The Secret Zoo is the gripping beginning of a brand-new series from debut author Bryan Chick, which School Library Journal calls “a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy.” And with short chapters and unstoppable adventure, The Secret Zoo is perfect for reaching reluctant readers.