The Emergency Zoo by Miriam Halahmy
Inspired by real events during the Second World War, Miriam Halahmy's novel is a touching tale of courage, resourcefulness and camaraderie in desperate times, as well as a stirring defence of animal welfare.
A tremendous book for a gentle exploration of one small facet of the Second World War* Minerva Reads *
Miriam Halahmy has written a warm and touching story of friendship, courage and loyalty. A lovely and moving book. Highly recommended for 10+. * The Historical Novel Society *
Inspired by real events during the Second World War, this is a touching tale of courage, resourcefulness and camaraderie in desperate times. * Junior News & Mail *
This is a sympathetic and moving story of a side of war that doesn’t receive much attention and fills a gap in children’s war literature. * Childtastic Books *
This book is sure to be enjoyed by animal-lovers, history enthusiasts and fans of children outsmarting the grown-ups. * The Library Girl and Book Boy *
A classic den-in-the-woods adventure for age nine to 12 and a subtle fable about asylum seekers * The Jewish Chronicle *
A tautly written and compelling novel, it is a stirring defence of animal welfare * The Lady Magazine *
It's a story that needed to be told – what happened to animals before and during the war is glossed over. By telling the story in such a compassionate manner, from the viewpoint of children, the author has enlightened us and given us a new understanding * Parents in Touch *
A winning formula of war, animals and friendship * Inis Magazine *
Miriam Halahmy has written a warm and touching story of friendship, courage and loyalty. A lovely and moving book. Highly recommended for 10+. * The Historical Novel Society *
Inspired by real events during the Second World War, this is a touching tale of courage, resourcefulness and camaraderie in desperate times. * Junior News & Mail *
This is a sympathetic and moving story of a side of war that doesn’t receive much attention and fills a gap in children’s war literature. * Childtastic Books *
This book is sure to be enjoyed by animal-lovers, history enthusiasts and fans of children outsmarting the grown-ups. * The Library Girl and Book Boy *
A classic den-in-the-woods adventure for age nine to 12 and a subtle fable about asylum seekers * The Jewish Chronicle *
A tautly written and compelling novel, it is a stirring defence of animal welfare * The Lady Magazine *
It's a story that needed to be told – what happened to animals before and during the war is glossed over. By telling the story in such a compassionate manner, from the viewpoint of children, the author has enlightened us and given us a new understanding * Parents in Touch *
A winning formula of war, animals and friendship * Inis Magazine *
Miriam Halahmy is an author and a poet. She has published four novels and three collections of poetry, as well as short stories and education resources. Her Y.A. novel, HIDDEN, was a Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. It has recently been staged in a small Paris theatre.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846883972 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846883970 |
| Title | The Emergency Zoo |
| Author | Miriam Halahmy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |