The Secret Zoo: A Fast-Paced Middle Grade Fantastic Tale About Kids Discovering a Zoo's Dark Secret

A fast-paced middle grade fantasy and mystery about kids uncovering a zoo's hidden secrets. Strange events are occurring at the Clarksville City Zoo—monkeys scale walls and search the neighborhood at night, but their purpose remains unclear. Noah, his sister Megan, and their friends Richie and Ella live next door to the zoo. When Megan notices unusual animal behavior and then disappears, the group realizes they must find her. Their only option is to follow clues and sneak into the zoo. Once inside, they discover the Clarksville City Zoo holds far more than they imagined. Author Bryan Chick conceived the idea for The Secret Zoo at age nine, wondering what would happen if zoo exhibits contained secret doors allowing children inside and animals outside. He channels that sense of adventure into this story, intended for both home and classroom reading.