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Big Changes for Plum!

Matt Phelan

"A must-have conclusion to a winning series." --School Library Journal

When the Athensville Zoo closes for renovations, it means big changes for Plum and all his animal friends. The fifth and final book in award-winning author Matt Phelan's series about a young peacock whose adventures are funny, hopeful, and always kindhearted. A hilarious and highly illustrated novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.

Plum wholeheartedly believes that the Athensville Zoo is the best zoo on the planet--and the most perfect home. So when trucks roll in and signs are posted about the zoo undergoing a total renovation, Plum can't think of anything worse! Where are they taking all his friends? What will happen to all his favorite habitats? Change is difficult, but with a little patience and help, Plum soon learns that embracing new things can make life even better.

Each book in the Leave It to Plum series features:

    Lively black-and-white illustrations by the author on almost every page.Short, humorous chapters ideal for reading aloud and for reluctant readers.Social and emotional learning competencies appropriate for young middle grade readers.Engaging high-interest, low reading level stories to develop literacy skills and nurture a love of reading.

Big Changes for Plum! is the fifth book in a 5-book series about a young peacock with a big heart and the busy zoo he lives in. Just right for newly independent readers, these fun and funny adventures tackle relatable emotional themes such as new experiences, accepting change, and being a good friend. Perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and the Mercy Watson series.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Greenwillow Books
  • Publish Date: Jan 28th, 2025
  • Pages: 128
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.90in - 5.50in - 0.70in - 0.50lb
  • EAN: 9780063296343
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Animals - ZoosHumorous StoriesSocial Themes - New Experience

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About the Author

Phelan, Matt: -

Matt Phelan is the author and illustrator of several novels for young readers, including the five books in the acclaimed Plum series and Knights vs. Dinosaurs and its two sequels. Matt Phelan's picture books include Sweater Weather, Turtle Walk, Pignic, and Druthers. He is also the creator of the graphic novels The Storm in the Barn (winner of a Scott O'Dell Award), Around the World, Bluffton, and the New York Times bestseller Snow White: A Graphic Novel. Matt Phelan lives in Pennsylvania.

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Praise for this book

"Plum returns for another adventure at the Athensville Zoo, along with some craftily conveyed life lessons. . . . Subtle humor and snappy repartee distinguish this book. Short chapters speed by as the tension builds. . . . Could it be that sometimes it's better to embrace change than to angst over it? . . . A lively tale with an important warning: Worrying is often wasted on things that won't happen." -- Kirkus Reviews