The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

<p><strong>A young girl discovers the silent suffering of captive animals - and vows to set them free - in this poignant middle-grade novel perfect for fans of <em>The One and Only Ivan</em>.</strong></p><p></p><p>Nine-year-old Amara has always felt a deep connection to animals but when she encounters four broken souls - a wolf an elephant an orca and a macaw - trapped in captivity she realizes something is terribly wrong. Unlike the crowds who laugh and cheer Amara <em>sees</em> their pain:</p><p></p><ul><li> <strong>Shadow:</strong> a majestic gray wolf who paces endlessly his wild spirit crushed by zoo walls</li><li> <strong>Tembo:</strong> a gentle circus elephant with scars hidden beneath his costume</li><li> <strong>Kiki:</strong> a brilliant orca separated from her pod forced to perform tricks for fish</li><li> <strong>Rio:</strong> a scarlet macaw whose clipped wings keep him from the sky he loves</li></ul><p></p><p>Armed with nothing but ribbons protest signs and a heartfelt letter to the president Amara embarks on a daring mission to give them a voice. But when the adults in power refuse to listen nature itself intervenes - with a storm that could change everything.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for readers who love:</strong></p><ul><li>Animal POV chapters that spark empathy</li><li>Brave kid activists who won't take no for an answer</li><li>Stories blending realism with magical hope</li><li>Books about real-world animal advocacy</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Book Details:</strong></p><ul><li>Ages: 8-12</li><li>Themes: Animal welfare courage friendship conservation</li></ul><p></p>