{"product_id":"the-animal-rescue-agency-1-case-file-little-claws-isbn-9780062982339","title":"The Animal Rescue Agency #1: Case File: Little Claws","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e bestselling author Eliot Schrefer introduces a\u003cbr\u003edelightful and dynamic animal duo in a race against time to save a polar bear\u003cbr\u003ecub in the first book of this hilarious and heartwarming middle grade series\u003cbr\u003eabout friendship and conservation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen\u003cbr\u003ean animal is in trouble, there’s only one place to turn: the Animal Rescue\u003cbr\u003eAgency!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDashing\u003cbr\u003eEsquire Fox used to organize the world’s most elaborate chicken raids until the\u003cbr\u003eday she encountered Mr. Pepper. Meeting the blustery old rooster changed her\u003cbr\u003eheart, convincing her to turn from a life of crime and instead form the Animal\u003cbr\u003eRescue Agency, which masterminds rescue operations across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsquire\u003cbr\u003eand her unlikely chicken business manager coordinate their far-flung agents to\u003cbr\u003eget them to the Arctic. In that frozen land they learn that what happened to\u003cbr\u003ethe polar bear cub was no accident—and that saving him will pit them against\u003cbr\u003ethe scariest predator in the world: a human.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR GOGI’S GAMBIT: ? “The second installment in this fast-paced fantasy is enhanced by the richly detailed rainforest setting... a tale about how to celebrate differences and still find unity. Another knockout in a series that will appeal to nature lovers, animal lovers, and fans of magical adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?“Schrefer’s second book in the Lost Rainforest series continues the enthralling fantasy adventures of this eclectic group of animals and hints at where the next threat to the rain forest will come from. Fans of \u003cem\u003eMez’s Magic\u003c\/em\u003e and Katherine Applegate’s \u003cem\u003eEndling #1: The Last\u003c\/em\u003e (2018) will eagerly devour \u003cem\u003eGogi’s Gambit\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR MEZ’S MAGIC: “Unlike anything I’ve read. Eliot Schrefer has mined the richness and depths of his setting to find a deeper magic, immersing us in a world that is at once complex, dangerous, beautiful, and ultimately demanding of our protection. A thrilling start to an exceptional new series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e? “While the story is pure fast-paced fantasy, the underlying issues are real. Ignorance among the species, racism, and intolerance of differences are rampant. An author’s note highlights the beauty and importance of the rainforest. Magic with depth in this new series stunner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Just right for middle grade readers who want an engrossing fantasy adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With a memorable, quick-bantering cast, this kickoff to the Lost Rainforest series, a playful departure from Schrefer’s ape novels, brings fresh perspective to the magical animal subgenre. And, despite the fantasy setup, readers will come away learning quite a bit about this ecosystem and its inhabitants.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moments of absurdity amplified by cartoon-inflected illustrations by Duncan make for a lighthearted read with environmental conservation at its core.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With its odd-couple protagonists (the daring, but slightly vain Esquire Fox and stodgy, sensible Mr. Pepper), and entertaining portrayal of the animal world, this new series by the \u003cem\u003eEndangered\u003c\/em\u003e author is full of lighthearted adventure. Cartoon-style illustrations by Duncan add to the story’s charm. This lively new series will appeal to fans of Elisabetta Dami’s “Geronimo Stilton” and other anthropomorphic animal adventure stories.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[An] amusing series opener. The book really shines in its descriptive details, from the hilariously disjointed way that the “animal internet” operates to the coziness of a rat-run pub under an auto shop. It’s not all silliness, however, as there are plenty of ecological lessons, from the effects of global warming to human carelessness.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMez’s Magic\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with as many jokes as fast-paced fight scenes. And Schrefer has created a stock of memorable characters—including Gogi, a monkey with self-esteem issues; Rumi, a delightfully urbane tree frog; and a manic, pixie-dream bat named Lima.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR RESCUED:   ?“[T]he portrayal of Raja as an intelligent, complex individual is gripping and heartbreaking. Schrefer continues to be a vital voice for wildlife conservation and ape empathy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Schrefer, a well-deserving two-time National Book Award finalist, approaches the conundrums and difficulties of our relationship with apes with sensitivity and finesse... enthralling, fast-paced, adventurous and deeply touching.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a book that combines skillful interpretation of orangutan character, the cruelty inherent in keeping apes as pets, and the plight of the wild orangutans. Eliot has created unforgettable characters in Raja, the orphaned ape and his human ‘brother,’ John. 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