About This Book
From the author of the Horace & Bunwinkle series comes this hilarious and heartwarming story of forgiveness, trust, and found family, perfect for fans of A Boy Called Bat and Wedgie & Gizmo.
The Great Zoodini—aka Radar the fennec fox—has never fit in. In fact, his only friend is a stuffed rabbit. Ever since his first family abandoned him, he's had one goal: become world famous and show everyone how wrong they were about him. But no matter how many daring escapes Zoodini's tried, he's never even made the Association of Animal-Themed Attractions newsletter.
When his latest escape goes wrong, Zoodini winds up at the Twin Buttes Animal Sanctuary and Drive-In Movie Theater. He can't believe his bad luck. How can he get famous in the middle of nowhere? But the residents—ranging from a pink-obsessed flamingo to an astrology-loving river otter to a grizzly cub who thinks he's a superhero—all seem to like Zoodini. Even more surprising, he likes them too.
Then Zoodini overhears a plot to sell the sanctuary and sees his big chance—breaking out by himself would go unnoticed, but breaking everyone out? That would make him world famous. But what if being famous means losing the only family who's ever accepted him?
Found Family: Zoodini arrives at the sanctuary determined to be a loner, but the quirky residents—including a superhero grizzly cub named Bobo—have other plans.Unlikely Friendships: A fennec fox, a flamingo, an otter, a tortoise, and an orangutan must learn to work together when their home is threatened.A Reluctant Hero: He just wants to be famous. But when Zoodini discovers a plot to sell the sanctuary, he has to choose between his lifelong dream and the only friends he's ever had.Funny and Heartfelt Story: Perfect for middle grade readers who love hilarious animal antics, heartwarming moments, and a story that proves home is where your weirdos are.
