The Wild Season

Written by Dashka Slater · Illustrated by Jamey Christoph

Abandoned bunnies in a park spark a community's urgent rescue mission.

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a San Francisco park, four abandoned bunnies face imminent danger from predators. As the clock ticks, a diverse group of kids, teens, and rabbit experts unite to save them. Will their efforts be enough to prevent the park from being overrun? This true story unfolds with suspense and heart, inviting readers to join a community's race against time. Discover the unexpected heroes and the lengths they'll go to protect these vulnerable creatures in a beautifully illustrated tale that captures the spirit of teamwork and determination.

From the publisher

When four abandoned bunnies turn up in a city park, the community rallies to save them in award-winning, bestselling author Dashka Slater’s unforgettable middle grade nonfiction debut. No one knows how a bunch of pet rabbits ended up in a San Francisco park–but one thing is clear: they don’t belong. Predators are circling, and if they aren’t rescued soon, the park itself will be overrun. From the moment they’re spotted, the countdown begins. Join a cast of kids hiding out in forts, keen-eyed teenagers surveying the park, rabbit experts setting traps, and scores of neighbors willing to do anything to help as they rally together in pursuit of rabbits. For fans of Candace Fleming, this exceptional true story comes to life in a beautifully illustrated book, which includes a fun feature that animates a running rabbit when you flip though the pages as well as behind-the-scenes bonus material.

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