47 pages • 1 hour read
Gordon KormanZoobreak
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Zoobreak by Gordon Korman follows 11-year-olds Ben, Griffin, and Savannah as they rescue Savannah’s pet monkey from All Aboard Animals, a zoo with terrible conditions. Discovering more mistreated animals, the children launch a plan to free them all, facing various challenges and figuring out how to find the animals new homes while evading the cruel zookeeper.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Zoobreak by Gordon Korman receives praise for its engaging plot and humor, captivating young readers with its fast-paced storyline and memorable characters. However, some critique arises over predictability and a lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's celebrated as an entertaining adventure, particularly well-suited for middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read Zoobreak?
Fans of fast-paced, adventurous tales featuring clever young protagonists will enjoy Zoobreak by Gordon Korman. Readers who love the teamwork and ingenuity seen in books like The Maze of Bones from the 39 Clues series or the escapades in Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett will find this heist story captivating.
240
Novel • Fiction
Hudson River • Contemporary
2009
Middle grade
9-12 years
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