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Description
While on an African adventure, Anna secretly brings a baby baboon home, only to have the angry adult baboons demand the infant back. Now Levi must help return the baby to its troop before the situation spirals out of control. The story follows their quick-thinking attempts to fix the mix-up, blending animal rescue with the excitement of a middle-grade adventure.
Quick Summary
Anna's mischievous decision to smuggle a baby baboon into her bedroom sets off a chain of hilariously chaotic events that even the most reluctant readers will find hard to put down. The story balances lighthearted humor with a dash of suspense as the larger baboons track the missing baby to Anna's house, giving kids a sense of danger without being too scary. At only 2,450 words and an AR level of 2.4, the book is perfect for middle-grade readers who want a fast, satisfying chapter-style adventure. Kids who love animals, especially those who have ever dreamed of keeping a secret pet, will instantly connect with Anna's mix of daring and responsibility. If you've enjoyed other quick animal capers like the "Magic Tree House" books, "Big Trouble" offers a similarly brisk, fun-filled read with an extra dose of primate chaos.