Besides being about one little episode, Terror at the Zoo is horribly written and amazed me with its corniness: at the end, the two kids escape by telepathically talking to an animal. Please try again. This 3 acre haunt is behind McKee's in Chubbuck next to Johnny B. Goodes. Peg's characters are ordinary kids who find themselves in exciting situations and who use their wits to solve their problems. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. From backcover: Run for your life! By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children's Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books, Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books, Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2: The Slither Sisters. Ellen and Corey Streater couldn't have asked for a better birthday present -- an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Terror at the Zoo is a story set in Seattle about two kids who decide to sleep over at a zoo. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Nov. 4, 2012: A security guard closes the gate at the Pittsburgh Zoo, where zoo officials say a young boy was killed after he fell into the exhibit that was home to a pack of African painted dogs. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy Unable to run, and with no help in sight, their last chance for survival is Ellen’s crazy science project on animal communication. But as night falls in the zoo, her brother becomes the least of her worries, as they discover they're locked in the zoo with an escaped convict who's stalk… Twelve-year-old Ellen and her younger brother Corey are excited about their overnight camp-out at the zoo, until they discover that they are locked inside with a desperate escaped convict. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. . She is a frequent speaker at conferences for librarians and teachers. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Everyone will adore this book from start to finish. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Wildlife World Zoo, located near Northern Avenue and Loop 303, is a USDA-licensed, private facility with more than 600 species and 6,000 animals … Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. At the age of twelve, Peg had polio and was paralyzed from the neck down. The book basically consists on that premise and setup leading to that. Now, my oldest daughter and son are reading it. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. They loved it. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. | ISBN 9780142300282 More about Peg Kehret, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. Please try again later. Good. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. When I Feel Frustrated: (Children's Book About Anger & Frustration Management, Chil... How To Accept No: Children's book about emotions & feelings, kids ages 3 5, prescho... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. We are experiencing technical difficulties. Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2008, Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2002. Unfortunately, they soon discover that they have company; a burglar is also there. Her autobiography, Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio, won the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, and the PEN Center USA West Award for Children's Literature. Survival instinct… an outing to the zoo is the setting for Gin Phillips’s ‘adrenaline-soaked’ terrorist thriller Fierce Kingdom. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. I read this as a kid and couldn’t put it down. Before she began writing books for children, Peg published plays, short stories, articles, and two books for adults. Turtleback, 2001. Please try your request again later. *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. But can they get the animals to help them in time, or will it be too late? School & Library Binding. Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the Children's Book Council. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images No one comes and they're locked in with the most dangerous animal of all -- an escaped criminal. Bubba The Hamster Tames His Tantrums: A Mindful Children's Anger Management Book To... Princess the Cat Liberates Paris: A Children's Cat and Dog Travel Adventure. Earn Points, Discover Recommendations, Receive a Birthday Gift, and More! For her birthday, Ellen Streater is given an overnight camp-out at the zoo. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. With Terror at the Zoo, the writer was able to plot a … There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The path seemed endless and she had no idea whether she was still on the shortcut or whether she had somehow followed another path by mistake. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Dec 31, 2001 The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biogra... Kat Doggers: Superspy: Book 1 of the Kat Doggers Series. When she is not writing, Peg likes to watch baseball, bake cookies, and pump her old player piano. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Buy, Dec 31, 2001 | ISBN 9780142300282 | Middle Grade (8-12), Dec 31, 2001 | ISBN 9781101661512 | Middle Grade (8-12), Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. The moon disappeared behind some clouds; it was even darker now than it had been earlier. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. 9: Fight The Empire! Please try again. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. 1993 A Minstrel Book Paperback edition of Terror at the Zoo by Peg Kehret Ages 8-12 Chapter Book 131 pages. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. Most of her main characters are that age. Condition is "Good". Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Corey and Ellen's overnight trip to the zoo was supposed to be a special birthday present from their grandparents. | Middle Grade (8-12) But as night falls in the zoo, her brother becomes the least of her worries, as they discover they're locked in the zoo with an escaped convict who's stalking their every move. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. War at the Ice Cream Store: Mustachio Pistachio vs Bully Vanilli (Frank TL Frogg an... Summer of the Woods (The Virginia Mysteries), The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure. Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013. But as night falls in the zoo, her brother becomes the least of her worries, as they discover they're locked in the zoo with an escaped convict who's stalk… It's impossible not to like the characters in it, especially Corey with his always witty and clever what-if stories. “A compelling and fast-paced mystery with characters that are believable and well drawn.” —The Horn Book“Plausible incidents and believable characters combine in a fast-moving and well-constructed tale.” —Booklist, Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent 14 years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Terror at the Zoo opening Friday October 12th. 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Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. And she has read almost all of them. A long-time volunteer at The Humane Society, she often uses animals in her stories. But as night falls in the zoo, her brother becomes the least of her worries, as they discover they're locked in the zoo with an … Terror at the ZOO, Chubbuck, ID. I used this for a " mystery" themed novel study. 48 likes. TERROR AT THE ZOO But as night falls in the zoo, her brother becomes the least of her worries, as they discover they're locked in the zoo with an … And she hadn’t known how scary the zoo would seem at night. Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). You never know what will happen. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Because she can remember that experience and her year of recovery so vividly, she finds it easy to write in the viewpoint of a twelve or thirteen year old. has been added to your Cart. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Terror at the Zoo Too bad her little brother Corey had to come along. Ellen Streater received the perfect birthday present—an overnight camp-out at the zoo. Terror at the Zoo is a story set in Seattle about two kids who decide to sleep over at a zoo. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Children's Dysfunctional Relationships Books (Books). They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. But as night falls in the zoo, her brother becomes the least of her worries, as they discover they’re locked in the zoo with an escaped convict who’s stalking their every move. Kehret’s novels focus on ordinary kids in exciting situations who must then use their wits to solve problems…. Terror at the Zoo is a great children novel by Peg Kehret. Marley the Mindful Monkey: A Story About Mindfulness for Kids - Learn to Feel Calm ... Dragon and His Friend: A Dragon Book About Autism. Too bad she had to invite her little brother Corey along. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Take a dark walk through a closed zoo. But can they get the animals to help them in time, or will it be too late? Unable to run, and with no help in sight, their last chance for survival is Ellen's crazy science project on animal communication. 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