"An instant hit. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A splendid hullabaloo at the zoo. "--Booklist"A buoyant tale. "--School Library JournalWhen a small mammal with an oversized ego tries to take over the zoo, just leave it to the big-hearted peacock Plum to save the day! From award-winning author Matt Phelan, the creator ofKnights vs. Dinosaursand its two sequels, Leave It to Plum!is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere. Young Plum is one of the peacock ambassadors for the Athensville Zoo. Every day the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the zoo's visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grown-ups alike. The peacocks are very proud of their responsibility; none so much as kind, curious Plum. But Itch the ningbing--a type of very small marsupial--doesn't understand why those birdbrains should get so much freedom while he's all cooped up. So he plots and plots, sure that he will escape and become the zoo ambassador!With short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustrations, award-winning author Matt Phelan'sLeave It to Plum!is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel full of warmth and humor. The first hilarious story in a series about a young peacock with a big heart, a small mammal with a big ego, and the busy zoo they both live in is perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and Mercy Watson series.
Author: Phelan, Matt
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Subject: Humorous Stories
Reading Age: 8 - 12 years
Binding: Hardcover
No. Of Pages: 128 pages
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780063079168
Amazon Price: £15. 96
Title: Leave It to Plum!