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Roar
The New York Times bestselling author of Thirst brings readers the gripping story of a boy whose eye-opening trip to a tiger sanctuary ignites his desire to join those who are roaring to protect the animals Rohan loves animals--especially tigers--so he's beyond thrilled when he gets to fly to India and stay near the tiger sanctuary where his grandfather works. At last, a chance to observe tigers in real life--especially Arya and her twin cubs--and when Ro finally sees them, the experience is even more breathtaking than he'd imagined. When signs of poachers are discovered, he's distraught, and unfortunately that's not the only threat the tigers face--protesters have assembled to support a mining company that would encroach upon the tigers' space. Rohan knows there are always two sides to an argument, and the mines might provide jobs, but it's clear to him that he must be on the tigers' side. Then a horrible crime occurs, filling him with determination to do all he can to make sure people know how important it is to protect the tigers.
192 pages, Hardcover
Published May 12, 2026
About the author
Varsha Bajaj
18 books110 followersVarsha Bajaj grew up in Mumbai, India. When she came to the United States to obtain her master’s degree, her adjustment to the country was aided by her awareness of the culture through books. In addition to her previous picture books, she wrote the middle-grade novel Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood, which was shortlisted for the Cybils Award and included on the Spirit of Texas Reading Program. She lives in Houston, Texas.
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June 11, 2026
Rohan loves animals, especially tigers. He is beyond thrilled when he gets to fly to India and stay near the tiger sanctuary where his grandfather works. Observing tigers in real life, is something he has always dreamed of doing. When signs of poachers are discovered, Ro is distraught. Unfortunately, that’s not the only threat the tigers face, as protesters have assembled in support of a mining company that would encroach upon the tiger’s space. Rohan is determined to do all he can to make sure people know how important it is to protect the tigers.
This gripping story is just the right length for third grade and up. I enjoyed learning about life in India and how important it is to save our world’s tigers.
This gripping story is just the right length for third grade and up. I enjoyed learning about life in India and how important it is to save our world’s tigers.
June 25, 2026
I had mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed the characters of Mira and Rohan and the glimpses of Indian culture. But I often felt the plot was just a vehicle to pass along information about tigers and conservation efforts to protect this endangered species. Middle grade readers might prefer the non-fiction book, "The Lion Queens of India" by Jan Reynolds. In a classroom setting, the two could be paired together.
June 13, 2026
Richie’s Picks: ROAR by Varsha Bajaj, Penguin Random House/Nancy Paulsen Books, May 2026, 192p., ISBN: 978-0-593-69905-8
“Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies
Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise”
– Lennon & McCartney “The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” (1968)
“A hundred years ago, in 1924, there were approximately 100,000 tigers in the wild.
By 2010, this magnificent species was almost driven to extinction, with only an estimated 3,200 tigers in the wild.
Fortunately, in reaction to this precipitous drop in numbers, the governments of the thirteen tiger-hosting countries came together for the first time at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010. The conference was called Tx2–’tiger times two.’ With the World Wildlife Fund as a partner, they made a commitment to double the number of wild tigers by 2022, which was the next Chinese Year of the Tiger.
They may not have met their goal, but they made significant improvements. In September 2023, the global Tiger Forum estimated that there were 5,574 tigers in the wild.”
– from the Author’s Note
“Arya knew it was time. Small pangs of pain started in the late afternoon and intensified as the sky turned violet. She returned to the cave among the rocks. A dense canopy of trees shielded her. She lay down in the pile of leaves that she’d scooped out.
Crow, an owl, and a few monkeys kept watch from the high branches of the trees while the insects played their music. The dark of the night was lit only by stars and Venus shining above.”
Rohan (Ro), an 11-year-old Texas boy, is bummed out by the decreased parental attention he (the long-time only child) is receiving–thanks to his noisy, rambunctious twin baby sibs. Fortunately, he gets an unexpected opportunity to leave it all behind and travel halfway around the world as an unaccompanied minor, in order to visit his grandparents in India. His G-pa works in a nearby tiger sanctuary, the sanctuary where Arya has just birthed her twin cubs. Also traveling to G-ma’s and G-pa’s is Ro’s cousin Mira, who lives a few hours away from their grandparents.
The cousins will become great friends as they spend quality time in the sanctuary, including getting to see Arya and the cubs. Through these exciting experiences, the cousins will become passionate, engaged, and knowledgeable advocates for the welfare of the big cats.
The primary human conflict in the story involves G-pa’s campaign to prevent a corporation from beginning to mine raw materials nearby, which is bound to negatively impact the sanctuary’s inhabitants.
G-pa’s fight for the tigers–aided by Ro’s and Mira’s participation in the action, and Ro’s mom’s long-distance help with the legal paperwork–exposes middle grade readers to the serious, sometimes deadly threats (like poachers) faced by these amazing and endangered wild creatures.
Ro and Mira’s story periodically yields to naturalistic chapters in which we hang out with Arya and learn lots about tigers and tiger moms. We also meet Crow, Arya’s sharp best friend, who will come through when the chips are down.
ROAR is an excellent read. Despite the depiction of the sometimes intense and tragic results of nature’s food chain processes, ROAR is a relatively quick read, with short chapters. Apart from possibly being a bit challenging for younger readers to thoroughly understand the ins and outs of the issues pitting the conservationists against the business interests, ROAR is a good one for hooking young readers who are working their way into chapter books. The excitement of meeting these majestic creatures halfway around the world, (and maybe even picking up some of Ro and Mira’s passion for protecting tigers) is the sort of stuff that can make reading habit-forming
I’d particularly encourage third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers to add a copy to their classroom collections.
Richie Partington, MLIS
Richie's Picks http://richiespicks.pbworks.com
https://www.facebook.com/richiespicks/
richiepartington@gmail.com
“Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies
Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise”
– Lennon & McCartney “The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” (1968)
“A hundred years ago, in 1924, there were approximately 100,000 tigers in the wild.
By 2010, this magnificent species was almost driven to extinction, with only an estimated 3,200 tigers in the wild.
Fortunately, in reaction to this precipitous drop in numbers, the governments of the thirteen tiger-hosting countries came together for the first time at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010. The conference was called Tx2–’tiger times two.’ With the World Wildlife Fund as a partner, they made a commitment to double the number of wild tigers by 2022, which was the next Chinese Year of the Tiger.
They may not have met their goal, but they made significant improvements. In September 2023, the global Tiger Forum estimated that there were 5,574 tigers in the wild.”
– from the Author’s Note
“Arya knew it was time. Small pangs of pain started in the late afternoon and intensified as the sky turned violet. She returned to the cave among the rocks. A dense canopy of trees shielded her. She lay down in the pile of leaves that she’d scooped out.
Crow, an owl, and a few monkeys kept watch from the high branches of the trees while the insects played their music. The dark of the night was lit only by stars and Venus shining above.”
Rohan (Ro), an 11-year-old Texas boy, is bummed out by the decreased parental attention he (the long-time only child) is receiving–thanks to his noisy, rambunctious twin baby sibs. Fortunately, he gets an unexpected opportunity to leave it all behind and travel halfway around the world as an unaccompanied minor, in order to visit his grandparents in India. His G-pa works in a nearby tiger sanctuary, the sanctuary where Arya has just birthed her twin cubs. Also traveling to G-ma’s and G-pa’s is Ro’s cousin Mira, who lives a few hours away from their grandparents.
The cousins will become great friends as they spend quality time in the sanctuary, including getting to see Arya and the cubs. Through these exciting experiences, the cousins will become passionate, engaged, and knowledgeable advocates for the welfare of the big cats.
The primary human conflict in the story involves G-pa’s campaign to prevent a corporation from beginning to mine raw materials nearby, which is bound to negatively impact the sanctuary’s inhabitants.
G-pa’s fight for the tigers–aided by Ro’s and Mira’s participation in the action, and Ro’s mom’s long-distance help with the legal paperwork–exposes middle grade readers to the serious, sometimes deadly threats (like poachers) faced by these amazing and endangered wild creatures.
Ro and Mira’s story periodically yields to naturalistic chapters in which we hang out with Arya and learn lots about tigers and tiger moms. We also meet Crow, Arya’s sharp best friend, who will come through when the chips are down.
ROAR is an excellent read. Despite the depiction of the sometimes intense and tragic results of nature’s food chain processes, ROAR is a relatively quick read, with short chapters. Apart from possibly being a bit challenging for younger readers to thoroughly understand the ins and outs of the issues pitting the conservationists against the business interests, ROAR is a good one for hooking young readers who are working their way into chapter books. The excitement of meeting these majestic creatures halfway around the world, (and maybe even picking up some of Ro and Mira’s passion for protecting tigers) is the sort of stuff that can make reading habit-forming
I’d particularly encourage third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers to add a copy to their classroom collections.
Richie Partington, MLIS
Richie's Picks http://richiespicks.pbworks.com
https://www.facebook.com/richiespicks/
richiepartington@gmail.com
September 3, 2026
What worked:
The book exposes readers to wildlife and the conservation of nature in India. Ro’s grandfather oversees a sanctuary and fights hard to protect all of the animals living there. Tigers are the main topic, as Arya protects and nurtures her two newborn cubs. Mira, Ro’s cousin, loves to study birds, and she shares information with Ros and readers about the hundreds of species found in the sanctuary. G-pa and the other rangers teach the kids about tigers and their survival habits. Ro even discovers that tiger urine smells like popcorn! Young readers learn about trespassers and poachers and their tactics to hunt and kill tigers. The book shares ways the sanctuary tries to combat humans with evil intent, although it’s very difficult to do in a space that covers miles.
Young readers will love the short chapters, which help make the story feel fast-paced. Periodically, chapters share Arya’s perspective of life in the sanctuary. Readers learn about the tiger’s habits, including how she stalks and kills her prey. The cubs grow from tiny newborns into mischievous toddlers. They’re still too young to hunt on their own and protect themselves from danger, so Arya must watch them closely. The male cub listens to his mother and stays close, but his sister is slier and more daring. Arya gives her a wallop or carries the cub in her mouth, trying to teach the youngster that she needs her mother’s protection. Readers learn that wild animals have personalities, too.
What didn’t work as well:
The narrative is mostly realistic fiction, so the chapters from Arya’s point of view seem strange. The tiger has conversations with a crow that calls her Queen, and they talk about Good Human, Ro’s grandfather. These chapters seem odd since the rest of the book could really happen.
The final verdict:
This book is ideal for animal lovers, especially those interested in protecting them in the wild. Tigers are the story's main focus, but readers will find many other creatures. I recommend you try this book for yourself.
The book exposes readers to wildlife and the conservation of nature in India. Ro’s grandfather oversees a sanctuary and fights hard to protect all of the animals living there. Tigers are the main topic, as Arya protects and nurtures her two newborn cubs. Mira, Ro’s cousin, loves to study birds, and she shares information with Ros and readers about the hundreds of species found in the sanctuary. G-pa and the other rangers teach the kids about tigers and their survival habits. Ro even discovers that tiger urine smells like popcorn! Young readers learn about trespassers and poachers and their tactics to hunt and kill tigers. The book shares ways the sanctuary tries to combat humans with evil intent, although it’s very difficult to do in a space that covers miles.
Young readers will love the short chapters, which help make the story feel fast-paced. Periodically, chapters share Arya’s perspective of life in the sanctuary. Readers learn about the tiger’s habits, including how she stalks and kills her prey. The cubs grow from tiny newborns into mischievous toddlers. They’re still too young to hunt on their own and protect themselves from danger, so Arya must watch them closely. The male cub listens to his mother and stays close, but his sister is slier and more daring. Arya gives her a wallop or carries the cub in her mouth, trying to teach the youngster that she needs her mother’s protection. Readers learn that wild animals have personalities, too.
What didn’t work as well:
The narrative is mostly realistic fiction, so the chapters from Arya’s point of view seem strange. The tiger has conversations with a crow that calls her Queen, and they talk about Good Human, Ro’s grandfather. These chapters seem odd since the rest of the book could really happen.
The final verdict:
This book is ideal for animal lovers, especially those interested in protecting them in the wild. Tigers are the story's main focus, but readers will find many other creatures. I recommend you try this book for yourself.
June 20, 2026
One boy’s love for tigers becomes a roar for conservation.
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Animal-loving Rohan travels to India to visit his grandfather and finally see wild tigers up close at a tiger sanctuary. But his dream trip takes a serious turn when poachers threaten the animals and a proposed mining project puts their habitat at risk. As tensions grow and tragedy strikes, Rohan becomes determined to use his voice to protect the tigers and the future of the sanctuary.
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This was a compelling and accessible look at wildlife conservation through the eyes of a young boy who genuinely cares about making a difference. I loved learning more about tigers and the challenges they face, and the story does a great job presenting the complexities of conservation, including the difficult balance between protecting wildlife and supporting local communities. Rohan’s passion is contagious, and I think this middle grade book will inspire readers to learn more about environmental advocacy and the role they can play in protecting endangered species.
CW: animal death
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Animal-loving Rohan travels to India to visit his grandfather and finally see wild tigers up close at a tiger sanctuary. But his dream trip takes a serious turn when poachers threaten the animals and a proposed mining project puts their habitat at risk. As tensions grow and tragedy strikes, Rohan becomes determined to use his voice to protect the tigers and the future of the sanctuary.
🐯
This was a compelling and accessible look at wildlife conservation through the eyes of a young boy who genuinely cares about making a difference. I loved learning more about tigers and the challenges they face, and the story does a great job presenting the complexities of conservation, including the difficult balance between protecting wildlife and supporting local communities. Rohan’s passion is contagious, and I think this middle grade book will inspire readers to learn more about environmental advocacy and the role they can play in protecting endangered species.
CW: animal death
May 24, 2026
Roar is one of those middle grade books that manages to be both exciting and meaningful at the same time. Varsha Bajaj does a great job building tension and adventure while still keeping the emotional core of the story front and center. The characters felt believable, and I really appreciated how the book explored courage—not as being fearless, but as continuing on even when things feel overwhelming.
What stayed with me most was the heart of the story. There’s a lot packed into a relatively quick read: friendship, resilience, family, and finding your voice when the world expects you to stay quiet. It’s the kind of book that would spark really good conversations with younger readers, but it’s also genuinely enjoyable as an adult.
What stayed with me most was the heart of the story. There’s a lot packed into a relatively quick read: friendship, resilience, family, and finding your voice when the world expects you to stay quiet. It’s the kind of book that would spark really good conversations with younger readers, but it’s also genuinely enjoyable as an adult.
June 25, 2026
Roar is a beautifully written novel about friendship, family, and the conservation of a tiger sanctuary in India. The story follows the unique relationship between a tiger and a crow, as well as a pair of cousins whose family helps run the sanctuary. The narrative flips between the perspectives of the animals and the sanctuary workers. You instantly fall in love with these characters and find yourself deeply invested in their mission to save this special reserve. With a touch of mystery woven in, it’s a true page turner that you won't want to put down. Well done! This book is a fantastic fit for upper elementary and middle-grade readers.
Thank you Nancy Paulsen Books & Net Galley for the ARC.
Thank you Nancy Paulsen Books & Net Galley for the ARC.
July 18, 2026
Rohan, boy from Texas, visits his grandparents in India over winter break. Ro's grandfather works at a nature preserve in northern India. Ro is passionate about saving tigers--an endangered animal native to this part of India. A mining company is threatening to build near the tiger sanctuary. Ro and his cousin become part of a team that petitions the court to do an environmental impact study before issuing permits to the mining company.
The story is told with nuance, explaining differing points of view. The action also keeps moving as Rohan and his cousin do see a tigress, and then help solve a mystery about who has poisoned her.
Tie-ins:
geography--continents, Asian flora and fauna.
Earth Day--conservation
Fountas and Pinnell reading level: W
The story is told with nuance, explaining differing points of view. The action also keeps moving as Rohan and his cousin do see a tigress, and then help solve a mystery about who has poisoned her.
Tie-ins:
geography--continents, Asian flora and fauna.
Earth Day--conservation
Fountas and Pinnell reading level: W
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5/5 stars
Thank you to Net Galley, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Nancy Paulsen Books for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Told in alternating viewpoints between Rohan, an 11-year-old kid visiting his grandparents in India, and Arya, a mother tiger living in a nearby sanctuary and trying to raise two cubs.
This is an enjoyable story by the author of Thirst. Like that book, it has a rather overt political agenda (one I happen to agree with wholeheartedly) that can at times feel wooden in the delivery. This is still entertaining and a good read for middle to upper elementary kids, especially those who love tigers, though some plot points are very sad.
Thank you to Net Galley, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Nancy Paulsen Books for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Told in alternating viewpoints between Rohan, an 11-year-old kid visiting his grandparents in India, and Arya, a mother tiger living in a nearby sanctuary and trying to raise two cubs.
This is an enjoyable story by the author of Thirst. Like that book, it has a rather overt political agenda (one I happen to agree with wholeheartedly) that can at times feel wooden in the delivery. This is still entertaining and a good read for middle to upper elementary kids, especially those who love tigers, though some plot points are very sad.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Roar is such a beautiful story about conservation and hope. Rohan and his cousin are a lot of fun to read about as they explore the wildlife sanctuary where their grandpa works. Ro is obsessed with tigers, and the cousins become invested in a tiger named Arya, especially when it seems like poachers are around.
This is a perfect book for 9+ kids to read about how important it is to protect endangered animals. The chapters are short, and the writing is very accessible.
Thank you to Nancy Paulsen Books for the opportunity to read and review.
This is a perfect book for 9+ kids to read about how important it is to protect endangered animals. The chapters are short, and the writing is very accessible.
Thank you to Nancy Paulsen Books for the opportunity to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5
I read this book with my five year old and we both loved it. We enjoyed learning about tigers in India and especially how sanctuaries help protect tigers in the area. The characters were interesting and the story was so intriguing. We loved trying to figure out the mystery. The biggest highlight for us was the animals. Arya and Crow were such good additions to this book and made it so interesting. Highly recommend for middle grade readers.
I read this book with my five year old and we both loved it. We enjoyed learning about tigers in India and especially how sanctuaries help protect tigers in the area. The characters were interesting and the story was so intriguing. We loved trying to figure out the mystery. The biggest highlight for us was the animals. Arya and Crow were such good additions to this book and made it so interesting. Highly recommend for middle grade readers.
May 21, 2026
Ro loves tigers more than anyone else he knows. So, when he gets the chance to visit his family in India and spend time on a tiger reserve, he is thrilled. Once he arrives, he meets Arya, a beautiful tigress who just had two cubs. The more he spends time with his family and the animals, the more Ro learns about life and nature.
This story was a quick read and perfect for middle grade animal lovers.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!
This story was a quick read and perfect for middle grade animal lovers.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
An elementary novel about tigers, the efforts to help them, and the many forces working against them. Told through the eyes of an 11-year-old Indian-American boy, visiting India and experiencing all the wonders and tragedies of the work to help tigers survive and thrive. Writing is overly didactic at times, especially dialogue, but animal lovers will be willing to overlook that.
May 25, 2026
Yeah, the magical realism/talking animals completely took me out of this every time it came up. And I'm unaware of tigers carrying their cubs on their back. Sloth bears, yes. Other than that, I appreciate that it brings up the issue facing sanctuaries and tigers and those who live near them.
Thank you to NetGalley and Nancy Paulsen Books for the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and Nancy Paulsen Books for the ARC!
May 25, 2026
Excellent upper middle grade - compelling characters, fascinating setting that really draws you in, and lots of fascinating information about tigers. The conservation story line does not derail the plot at all - instead, the plot is enhanced by the plight of the tigers of India. Briskly paced - perfect for a reluctant reader.
June 12, 2026
4.5 stars
"Nature is beautiful and brutal all at the same time."
What an interesting book about a boy, Rogan, who travels to India to visit his grandparents. His cousin Mira is there visiting too, and they learn about the tiger sanctuary where G-pa works. Problems for one tiger, Arya, as well as the sanctuary overall, are discussed in the book.
A very well done story!
"Nature is beautiful and brutal all at the same time."
What an interesting book about a boy, Rogan, who travels to India to visit his grandparents. His cousin Mira is there visiting too, and they learn about the tiger sanctuary where G-pa works. Problems for one tiger, Arya, as well as the sanctuary overall, are discussed in the book.
A very well done story!
June 27, 2026
Rohan is excited to visit his grandparents in India and to meet the famous tiger, Arya, at the tiger sanctuary his grandfather runs. While he does meet the tiger and her cubs – from a distance – he also encounters poachers and business people opposed to the sanctuary. Will he be able to help his grandfather save the sanctuary?
May 28, 2026
themes: wild animal conservation; cousin relationships. the story does not have the expected happy ending, but is far more realistic. the plot was accessible because the text and vocabulary were VERY simple. I thought Rohan and Mira spoke like much younger children. i was disappointed in this one.
June 17, 2026
ROAR is a lovely middle grade fiction book that is full of cool facts about tigers, birds, and other animals native to India. I now have a whole new respect for tigers and crows. I hope to add this book to my middle school library.
June 24, 2026
Things I loved about this book: learning about India and its culture, wildlife sanctuaries, the family relationships with grandparents and cousins, and the adventure the kids experience. I feel it reads a bit young for my 6th graders, but it should be a great read for 3rd-5th.
August 28, 2026
3.5 stars
I wanted to love this book, and I did love the message and family relationships. However, the dialogue between the kids did not feel authentic. Arya’s chapters were interesting and I hope young readers will finish this book with an appreciation for the work done by wildlife sanctuaries.
I wanted to love this book, and I did love the message and family relationships. However, the dialogue between the kids did not feel authentic. Arya’s chapters were interesting and I hope young readers will finish this book with an appreciation for the work done by wildlife sanctuaries.
May 19, 2026
4 1/2 stars
June 23, 2026
A must read for animal lovers! To quote the author “each animal matters”
Did Not Finish
July 17, 2026DNF'd. The main character is written like a 40-yo man. "I can't wait for the day when I can have a real job and a salary" said no 11-yo ever.
August 30, 2026
Nice little book for teenagers but still enjoyable as an adult.
September 8, 2026
Sweet children's book about family, conservation, and finding a cause.
September 20, 2026
3.5 stars rounded up
September 24, 2026
The gripping story of a boy whose eye-opening trip to a tiger sanctuary ignites his desire to do everything he can to be a voice for endangered animals.
May 23, 2026
Before I say a word about the book itself, I have to stop and take a moment for what may be one of the most beautiful book covers I’ve ever seen. Simply stunning and absolute design perfection.
I love to sneak in a middle grade book every now and then, and this one was a joy to read. Set in India in a wildlife sanctuary, it was truly a book honoring wildlife and our planet and how important it is to conserve them both. I enjoyed the lessons it taught and appreciate the approachable language and storytelling—wonderful reminders and inspiring words for all of us!
Although there are lots of animals in this book, tigers are the focus. What’s the most exotic animal you’ve seen or dream of seeing?
I love to sneak in a middle grade book every now and then, and this one was a joy to read. Set in India in a wildlife sanctuary, it was truly a book honoring wildlife and our planet and how important it is to conserve them both. I enjoyed the lessons it taught and appreciate the approachable language and storytelling—wonderful reminders and inspiring words for all of us!
Although there are lots of animals in this book, tigers are the focus. What’s the most exotic animal you’ve seen or dream of seeing?
July 20, 2026
Roar shines a light on the important topic of endangered tiger conservation. It's the kind of story that can inspire young readers to care more deeply about wildlife and the role humans play in protecting it (and destroying it😢).
This could have been a five-star read for me, but my one hesitation was the dialogue. At times, the characters spoke in a way that felt too formal or stilted, which made it harder to connect. I found myself wishing the conversations had sounded a little more natural, especially for a middle-grade audience.
Even so, the heart of the story and its message make this an easy recommendation for readers who love animals, conservation, and stories that can spark compassion.
This could have been a five-star read for me, but my one hesitation was the dialogue. At times, the characters spoke in a way that felt too formal or stilted, which made it harder to connect. I found myself wishing the conversations had sounded a little more natural, especially for a middle-grade audience.
Even so, the heart of the story and its message make this an easy recommendation for readers who love animals, conservation, and stories that can spark compassion.
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