When a monkey in the zoo overhears a little boy talking about his first day of school, she begins to dream of a life outside her cage. She gets her chance when the boy leaves his backpack behind! After an exciting zoo escape, the monkey sets off on a journey to return the backpack. Of course, along the way, there is plenty of monkey business…The third Animal Tale is a funny adventure full of mischief and daring, just right for readers who are graduating from chapter books. Evocative black-and-white art throughout will encourage and charm young readers.

ERIN SODERBERG has written a Candy Apple for Scholastic, some Romantic Comedies for Pulse, and an upcoming edgy YA stand alone. She's also a brand-manager for Nickelodeon. Erin lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.