The Midnight Zoo

Written by Sonya Hartnett · Illustrated by Andrea Offermann

Two brothers flee war, uncovering a zoo's hidden secrets.

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224 pages· 990L

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During World War II, Andrej and his brother Tomas escape their destroyed Romany camp, carrying a mysterious bundle. In a bombed-out town, they find a zoo of animals, each with its own tale of survival. As the brothers and creatures seek hope and redemption, their intertwined fates reveal unexpected paths. Can they reclaim their lives amidst the chaos of war?

From the publisher

“A haunting portrait of families, human and otherwise, torn apart. . . . Hartnett combines powerful prose with magical realism.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)When the Germans attack their Romany encampment during World War II, Andrej and his younger brother, Tomas, flee through a ravaged countryside under cover of darkness, guarding a secret bundle. Their journey leads to a bombed-out town, where the boys discover a hidden wonder: a zoo filled with creatures in need of hope. Like Andrej and Tomas, the animals – wolf and eagle, monkey and bear, lioness and seal, kangaroo and llama – have stories to share and a mission to reclaim their lives.

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