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Book Review of Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives

Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives
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"All of it was on display in the garden of captives."

I loved that line! I really enjoyed this book! It was beautifully written and Thomas French did an amazing job or bringing each and every animal he wrote about to life, leaping right off the pages. He made it so I cared about their stories and how they turned out. He also raises the tough question about whether zoos are really where those animals belong and gives a look at the inside workings of Lowry Park Zoo. I like that you get to see the zookeepers view of their work, their love for the animals, and the criticism they face. I definitely recommend this book to animal lovers!