Washington Park Stories Books

Summary: In 1948 Milwaukee, twelve-year-old Nick anticipates a carefree summer with friends. But when a polar bear escapes the zoo, chaos ensues. Nick juggles working at his uncle's custard stand and outsmarting a rival vendor, Happy Harold, who plays dirty tricks. As suspicions arise about the bear's escape, Nick and his friend Penny dive into a mystery that could change everything. Will they uncover the truth before the summer ends? With unexpected twists and a zoo full of surprises, Nick's summer promises to be anything but ordinary.