{"product_id":"the-secret-zoo-secrets-and-shadows-9780061989261","title":"The Secret Zoo: Secrets and Shadows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook two in this fast-paced and exciting series for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoah and his friends thought they had seen it all during their first journey into the Secret Zoo--but it was only the beginning. Now they must train to become Crossers, members of a secret society who freely travel to the Secret Zoo and back, helping to defend its borders. But now that the monstrous sasquatches are on the loose and the evil Shadowist is plotting destruction, will Noah, Megan, Ella, and Richie have what it takes to survive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author originally had the idea for \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChick, Bryan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBryan 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 three children in Clarkston, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606900871442,"sku":"9780061989261","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a52ad4d-9a4d-4454-a5f9-c23f6bb35c23.jpg?v=1732301301","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-secret-zoo-secrets-and-shadows-9780061989261","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}