
The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside-and the animals to come outside. But once inside, they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood-but what are they looking for? Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo.


A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs.
