The Midnight Zoo Crew: The Mystery of the Missing Roar (Paperback) Reading Age 8-10
Welcome to Whistlewick Zoo - where the animals have secrets, the tunnels have mysteries, and midnight lasts thirteen magical minutes.
Eleven-year-old Asha Patel thinks her summer as a junior keeper will involve feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and trying not to get into trouble.
She is wrong.
A penguin steals her name badge. A llama spits at suspicious visitors. A red panda escapes into the gift shop. Then the zoo’s famous clock tower stops roaring—and somebody is seen moving through the zoo after dark carrying something shaped like a lion’s head.
Things become even stranger when the clock strikes thirteen.
For a few extraordinary minutes each midnight, Asha and her friends can understand the animals. Pickle the penguin has clues. Tiberius the tortoise remembers the past—very, very slowly. Mango the hornbill repeats mysterious warnings. And somewhere beneath Whistlewick, an underground secret is waiting to be uncovered.
Together, Asha, Zeke, Frankie and Max become the Midnight Zoo Crew, following bootprints, stolen keys, strange maps and animal clues through hidden passages beneath the zoo. But with Founders’ Night approaching and the zoo’s wetland mysteriously losing water, they are running out of time.
Packed with humour, friendship, talking animals, secret tunnels and a page-turning mystery, The Midnight Zoo Crew: The Mystery of the Missing Roar is an illustrated middle-grade adventure and children's book for kids who love zoo stories, mysteries and stories with a touch of magic.
Why readers will love this animal book for kids
Perfect for fans of:
animal adventures • funny mysteries • secret passages • magical friendships • junior detectives • zoo stories • illustrated chapter books
Number of Pages: 194
First edition. Published in the United Kingdom by Questbound Studios Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this book suitable for?
This paperback is ideal for readers aged 8-10, and also suits children who enjoy middle grade fiction and animal-themed stories.
Is this an illustrated children's book?
Yes, it is presented as an illustrated middle-grade adventure with animals, humour and mystery.
What kind of story is it?
It is a zoo mystery with talking animals, secret tunnels, friendship and a magical midnight twist.
Does the story work as a read-aloud or independent read?
Yes, it is suitable for confident independent readers aged 8-10 and also makes a fun read-aloud for families who enjoy children's books and animal adventures.