47 pages • 1 hour read
240
Novel • Fiction
Hudson River • Contemporary
2009
Middle grade
9-12 years
700L
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.
Adventurous
Humorous
Playful
Exciting
Heartwarming
6,475 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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.
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.
6,475 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Hudson River • Contemporary
2009
Middle grade
9-12 years
700L
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