{"product_id":"leave-it-to-plum","title":"Leave It to Plum! by Phelan, Matt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An instant hit.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A splendid hullabaloo at the zoo.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A buoyant tale.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a small mammal with an oversized ego tries to take over the zoo, just leave it to the big-hearted peacock Plum to save the day! From award-winning author Matt Phelan, the creator of \u003cem\u003eKnights vs. Dinosaurs\u003c\/em\u003e and its two sequels, \u003cem\u003eLeave It to Plum!\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung Plum is one of the peacock ambassadors for the Athensville Zoo. Every day the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the zoo's visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grown-ups alike. The peacocks are very proud of their responsibility; none so much as kind, curious Plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Itch the ningbing--a type of very small marsupial--doesn't understand why those birdbrains should get so much freedom while he's all cooped up. So he plots and plots, sure that he will escape and become the zoo ambassador!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustrations, award-winning author Matt Phelan's\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeave It to Plum!\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel full of warmth and humor. The first hilarious story in a series about a young peacock with a big heart, a small mammal with a big ego, and the busy zoo they both live in is perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and Mercy Watson series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Phelan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063079168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e515708 \/ Leave It to Plum!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2022 pg. 139\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/16\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2022 pg. 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42499990421657,"sku":"9780063079168","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_cd56e52a-cf91-4dd1-84fd-dd7331d8098e.jpg?v=1724520301","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/leave-it-to-plum","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}