When Griffin Bing's class takes a field trip to a floating zoo, they are shocked at how poorly the animals are treated-and to see that Savannah's missing pet monkey is in one of the cages. Legal means fail to get the monkey out of the zoo, so Griffin ("The Man with the Plan") and his friends try something they are really good at: a carefully planned illegal break-in. One thing that isn't planned is rescuing all the animals.
Summary After a class trip to a floating zoo where animals are mistreated and Savannah’s missing pet monkey is found in a cage, Long Island sixth-grader Griffin Bing and his band of misfits plan a rescue.
Topics Zoos. Stealing. Animal rescue. Lost and found possessions. Adventure and adventurers. Long Island, New York. Teamwork. Breaking the law.
SRC Level 4.300000
SRC Points 9.000000
Lexile 700L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-08-31
JLG Release Date Dec 2009
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.