The Secret Zoo: Riddles and Danger (Secret Zoo, 3)
The Secret Zoo: Riddles and Danger (Secret Zoo, 3) book cover

The Secret Zoo: Riddles and Danger (Secret Zoo, 3)

Paperback – June 26, 2012

Price
$7.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
304
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0061989285
Dimensions
5.12 x 0.61 x 7.62 inches
Weight
7.1 ounces

Description

Can four friends save the secret zoo? Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts: friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo. When they discover a magical world hidden within the zoo, they are swept away on an adventure in which penguins can fly, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, and the scouts are enlisted to help Mr. Darby, who is in charge of the Secret Zoo. But will the scouts be able to fight against the dangerous sasquatches who have escaped the zoo and threaten their town? There's only one way to find out! Bryan Chick is the author of the Secret Zoo series. He originally had the idea for the series when he was a nine-year-old and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed children to go inside . . . and the animals to come outside. Bryan Chick lives with his wife and four children in Clarkston, Michigan.

Features & Highlights

  • Book three in this fast-paced and exciting series for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs.
  • Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts; friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo. When they discover a magical world hidden within the zoo, they are swept away on an adventure in which penguins can fly, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, and the scouts are enlisted to help Mr. Darby, who is in charge of the Secret Zoo.
  • But will the scouts be able to fight against the dangerous sasquatches who have escaped the zoo and threaten their town? There’s only one way to find out if the four friends training as Crossers can help save the Secret Zoo.
  • 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. He brings that sense of adventure and excitement to this story, making it a favorite for home and classroom reading along with such middle grade fantasy favorites as
  • The One and Only Ivan.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Great series

I have been reading this series to my six and nine-year-old children for the past few months, they absolutely love it!. Then to be honest it's a pretty interesting story line and keeps me interested and wanting to turn the pages to find out what will happen next. There is a scene in this book that made me laugh so hard I had to Compose myself for a few minutes before continuing on!
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Great book for 9 year olds.

I read reviews on line then bought this for my grandson. As soon as he finished the first one he wanted the next one right away. He is mine.
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but I always like to read the book first to make sure the ...

I bought this book for a 9 year old, but I always like to read the book first to make sure the content is appropriate. This is a great adventure book that promotes imagination and would keep a young boy engaged. Highly recommend.
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Great price, excellent series

My daughter loves this series, they’re really good books for a 9 year old.
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Good condition.

Cute book. Good condition.
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Good condition.

Cute book. Good condition.
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Great book series!

This is the third book in the series & my 10 year old son & I have really enjoyed all 3 books. We recently started the 4th book too!
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Exciting book series that promotes self reliance as well as teamwork

Love al these series. We use this as a companion for extra reading to our Zoology 1: Exploring Creation by Apologia for homeschool.
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nice book

my grandson loved this
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Fun fantasy

We enjoyed this entire series!