{"product_id":"traps-and-specters-9780062192233","title":"Traps and Specters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fourth book in the action-packed and highly imaginative The Secret Zoo series, about a group of middle school friends who discover a hidden zoo in their very own neighborhood!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Halloween night, Noah and his friends must battle terrifying sasquatches that have attacked their own elementary school. Little do they know the sasquatches are a trap! When DeGraff captures three of Noah's friends, can the kids ally with their rivals in order to save every person and animal in the zoo--all while dodging the town's police?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn entertaining and fast-moving series that's perfect for reluctant readers and will appeal to fans of Dan Gutman, Michael Buckley, and Andrew Clements. \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e said, \"Fans of fantasy, animal fiction, and adventure will enjoy this fast-moving story.\"\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":50615586881810,"sku":"9780062192233","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ec4c519b-499c-4039-8a88-5053b9be0d69.jpg?v=1732494961","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/traps-and-specters-9780062192233","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}