The Zoo in the Attic (Paradise House) [Paperback]

Hilary McKay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Paradise House

All Danny wants for his birthday is a zoo. Oscar the goldfish is a start, but not quite what he had in mind. So Danny takes things into his own hands. After all, he does have a way with animals. But is the attic big enough?

Editorial Reviews

Review

ZOO IN THE ATTIC 'Irresistable fun, excellent writing.' -- JAN MARK, CAROUSEL THE TREASURE IN THE GARDEN 'a funny, intriguing story of children. Tony kenyon's illustrations enter into the spirit of it all.' -- CHURCH TIMES THE TREASURE IN THE GARDEN / THE ZOO IN THE ATTIC 'The events are entirely plausible, yet there is excitement in what happens because the children do not anticipate it. The characterisation is especially good. The children are well differentiated, and their parents too are individualised. -- JUNIOR BOOKSHELF THE EXILES 'an inventive romp from a writer with a sparky future.' -- THE BOOKSELLER THE EXILES 'This most engaging comedy of manners ... a delight.' -- TES Hilary McKay's strength lies in her understanding of young people and her ability to evoke them very simply.' -- THE GUARDIAN

About the Author

Hilary McKay won the Guardian Children's Award with her first novel, The Exiles. Her subsequent work has achieved similar recognition - The Exiles at Home won the Smarties Prize and the Dog Friday trilogy was critically acclaimed. A graduate of Botany and Zoology from St Andrews University, Hilary now writes full-time. She lives in Derbyshire with her husband and two children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034072286X
• ISBN-13: 978-0340722862
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,674,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)