Looking for Miza: The True Story of the Mountain Gorilla Family Who Rescued One of Their Own cover

Looking for Miza: The True Story of the Mountain Gorilla Family Who Rescued One of Their Own

Author: Hatkoff, Craig

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2615
Points per Word 0.000191
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

In the volcanic mountains of Virunga National Park in Congo, a young female mountain gorilla named Miza becomes an orphan when her parents are killed. With no one to protect her or teach her how to survive on her own, Miza is rescued by Kabirizi, a silverback mountain gorilla, and his family of twenty-seven gorillas an extremely rare occurrence. This true story shows how Miza is welcomed into the gorilla family and given a chance at life.

Quick Summary

A heroic mountain gorilla dad leads an extraordinary rescue mission to find his missing infant, showcasing an incredible display of paternal love and family unity. Kids will be captivated by the dramatic true story of Miza's family searching through the forest, with stunning photos that bring this wildlife adventure to life. If your child loves heartwarming animal stories like "Charlotte's Web" or "The One and Only Ivan," they'll be totally absorbed by this real-life gorilla rescue. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are ready for a longer picture book with a powerful true story.