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Jack at the Zoo by Mac Barnett

misspippireads's review

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3.0

Jack is stuck at the Zoo and koala goes home with Lady and Rex.

Reviewed from a library copy.

judyapneeb's review

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This story is depressing and I have 100% time for it.

kelleemoye's review

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4.0

Read on IG by Mac Barnett 4/23/20

annieharhar's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

allmadhere106's review

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2.0

For: readers looking for a suspenseful book.

Possible red flags: separation from caregiver/abandonment; bullying; identity theft.

nairam1173's review

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adventurous funny reflective

4.5

bookdingo's review

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5.0

When a youth services expert at your library advises you check out a particular book, then you do it! I already love Mac Barnett's stuff and what I enjoy about the Jack series is the fact that he's kind of an anti-hero and in this title, Jack gets some comeuppance as he's left behind at the zoo. Jack ends up having to ponder the misery of living in a cage like the rest of the animals. Definitely not a great PR book for zoos, but it's a really funny book (with a bit of sadness and honest questions thrown in).