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In the bustling world of the city zoo, Teddy Fitzroy enjoys a quiet day off his usual detective duties when a local lion is accused of killing a famous dog. The dog’s owner, a fiery radio host, pushes for the lion to be declared a nuisance and hunted. With evidence pointing suspect, Teddy and his partner Summer suspect a frame‑up. A courageous animal activist seeks their help to prove the lion’s innocence. As they dig deeper, the pair find themselves entangled in the zoo’s most bizarre, hilarious, and dangerous mystery yet, forcing them to navigate zoo politics, predator instincts, and unexpected twists.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Stuart Gibbs
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