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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999
Zooman Sam
By Lois Lowry
Book #4 in the Sam Krupnik series
Sam dreams of being more than a zookeeper. Can he become the Chief of Wonderfulness?
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Bookroo's summary
On Future Job Day, young Sam dons a zookeeper outfit but aspires to be the Chief of Wonderfulness. As he shares his passion for animals with classmates, Sam embarks on a quest to stand out and discover his true potential. Will his imagination and enthusiasm lead him to greatness, or will he find that being extraordinary is closer than he thinks? Join Sam on a delightful journey of self-discovery and wonder, perfect for anyone pondering their future dreams.
From the publisher
It’s Future Job Day at Sam’s nursery school, and Sam decides to dress up as a Zookeeper. But he wants to be more than that… he wants to be important, interesting, and more than ordinary: the Chief of Wonderfulness. Will he find a way to be the Chief of Wonderfulness as he teaches his classmates about all the different animals? Hilarious and charming, Zooman Sam is perfect for readers new and old, and for anyone who still asks themselves the question: “What do I want to be when I grow up?”
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 192
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 7, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1999
- Publisher
- HMH Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780544668553
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