Zebra at the Zoo

By Patricia Reilly Giff, Abby Carter (Illustrator)

Part of the Mysteries on Zoo Lane series

A zoo fence is broken, an animal escapes, and a boy faces a tough choice.

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112 pages· 3,787 words· Est. 32 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Alex loves visiting the red panda at the zoo near his home on Zoo Lane. But when he discovers a hole in the fence, his secret visits lead to unexpected chaos. An animal escapes, and Alex must decide whether to confess his role in the mishap. As the zoo scrambles to recover the missing creature, Alex learns about responsibility, friendship, and the importance of conservation. Will he find the courage to come clean and help solve the mystery? This lively tale explores the challenges of growing up and the impact of our actions on the world around us.

From the publisher

A broken fence and an animal on the loose take center stage in book three of the series from a two-time Newbery Honor winning author. Alex loves living on Zoo Lane, especially because he gets to visit his favorite animal in the world: the red panda. When he finds a hole in the zoo’s fence, it presents the perfect opportunity to sneak into the zoo before school to see his beloved furry creatures. What Alex doesn’t realize is that the broken fence will cause more problems than almost getting caught by the security guard. When an animal goes missing in the zoo, can he come clean about the fence? In this third book of the series, two-time Newbery Honor author Patricia Reilly Giff has crafted a lively mystery about conservation, animal care, friendship, and problem-solving. In touch with the programs and initiatives that today’s zoos are undertaking, Giff provides readers with a fresh look at the work of zoologists. Charming line artwork by Abby Carter appears throughout and keeps the story upbeat.

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