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
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for engaging, well-crafted stories that reflect their everyday lives and interests. Selections span contemporary and realistic fiction, as well as approachable genre titles, offering accessible narratives with emotional depth, humor, and heart—designed to encourage independent reading and sustained engagement.