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The Secret Zoo

By: Bryan Chick
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Publisher's summary

Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for?

Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it’s up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, will they discover there’s much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed?

©2007 Bryan Chick (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers

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“A fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy…It promises to be the beginning of a popular series.” ( School Library Journal)

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Nice book

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Is awsome so cool

I love it can you make 2 one please thank you so muck from Logan

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My 9 year old loves it!

Would you listen to The Secret Zoo again? Why?

Yes. We decided to try an audio book on a car trip and this was the one I choose. My kids loved it. Especially my 9 year old son. He doesn't like to read but when this was done he asked me to buy him the book. I may have found a way to get him more interested in books. Yay!

What about Patrick Lawlor’s performance did you like?

He did a great job with all the voices and he was great with the sound effects.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. The kids were so bummed every time I had to pause it.

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The secret zoo

This is a good book I loved it it was good but it could be better);😏😴

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lots of laughter

Oh my. It was so fun to listen to my 8yo daughter just belly laugh through parts of thie book as she was listening. Not just once but numerous times.

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Exciting book and enjoyable to listen to.

I bought this book for my Granddaughters to listen to in the car and found myself enjoying it as much as them. I can't wait until Audible comes out with more from this series. Definitely recommend this book for all ages.

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Amazing book for young readers

This book is my child’s favorite book of all time it has action and dialog and it is easy to follow. I would suggest this book to young readers ages 8-12.

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A great listen

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My 8 year old daughter loved this adventure and I enjoyed the bits I 'overheard'. The narrator's voice was a little hard to listen to at times but his character voices were good on the whole. We are looking forward to the sequel being available on audible.

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Great book! Great adventure!

The book and narration were done impersonally, and together they bring closely all details of the story. I can't wait to read there next one.

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It’s good

I loved how adventurous and mysterious it was. I listened to this book on a 12 hour drive cause I get car sick and it was an amazing book I would definitely listen to it or read it again!!

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