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When an anteater, an elephant, a turtle, and a flamingo escape from the City Zoo, they form an unlikely band of fugitives. Disguised as people, the quartet navigates the world beyond the zoo’s gates, seeking freedom and a new home while avoiding capture. Readers will follow their playful adventures as the animals adapt to human society, learning about friendship, ingenuity, and perseverance in a whimsical and heartwarming tale.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Tohby Riddle
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