
Title
The Midnight Zoo
Author
Hartnett, Sonya
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2010
Annotation
Andrej, Tomas and baby sister Wilma survive when their entire family is massacred during World War II. When the children come to a deserted town with a zoo full of starving animals, who are able to talk. the themes of war, freedom and family are explored through magical realism. Both British and American editions include haunting illustrations.
Key Concepts
Family, Loss, Relationships, War
Audience
Upper primary, Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
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