The Moonlight Zoo
Maudie Powell-Tuck and Karl James Mountford
Little Tiger
With an arresting die-cut cover like the one on this book, from the creators of Space Train, who could resist plunging in to join young Eva as she undertakes a nocturnal search for her missing moggy Luna.
It all begins when Eva hears strange sounds coming from beneath her bed, dives underneath and finds herself at the gates of The Moonlight Zoo.
The guard wolf informs her that it’s a safe night haven for lost animals and with the helpful creature as guide she begins to hunt for Luna.
They look in various possible locations, find some clues – Luna’s collar and a lump of cat fur – but not that which they seek.
Time is running out for the zoo closes at dawn; then Eva hears a rumbly sound; could it possibly be Luna? …
Animal lovers especially will relish this adventure wherein they can explore the nocturnal world Karl James Mountford has created in his fantastical zoo populated by penguins, monkeys, guinea pigs, dogs, wolves, elephants and other lost creatures.The cutaway peep-through pages add to the visual delights of Maudie Powell-Tuck’s enchanting story wherein determination is key.
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