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James DuBern
Age Rec: 3rd -5th Grades
Themes: Animals, Zoos, Family, Deception & Moral Compass, Community, Thinking Outside the Box
Rosie and her mum, Mariella, pour their hearts and passion into their business and home: the Grandmore Donkey Sanctuary. However, their dedication and the goodwill they’ve cultivated aren’t enough when their bank informs them they have only six weeks to repay a £40,000 loan or lose everything. Facing an initial shock, Rosie and Mariella quickly shift gears, desperately seeking to save their sanctuary and livelihood.
With all hands on deck, the sanctuary team rallies to raise the money in a few short weeks. Their shenanigans begin with a bold idea: painting stripes on Lily the donkey, transforming her into "Lily the Zebra" for photo opportunities. The sanctuary's new endeavors lead to unprecedented business. This fun, adventurous, and light-hearted book prompts thoughtful reflection on deeper philosophical questions. Is deception acceptable if it leads to entertainment or a greater good? Kids will delight in the misfits and extraordinary exhibits that ultimately save the zoo.
James DuBern
Age Rec: 3rd -5th Grades
Themes: Animals, Zoos, Family, Deception & Moral Compass, Community, Thinking Outside the Box
Rosie and her mum, Mariella, pour their hearts and passion into their business and home: the Grandmore Donkey Sanctuary. However, their dedication and the goodwill they’ve cultivated aren’t enough when their bank informs them they have only six weeks to repay a £40,000 loan or lose everything. Facing an initial shock, Rosie and Mariella quickly shift gears, desperately seeking to save their sanctuary and livelihood.
With all hands on deck, the sanctuary team rallies to raise the money in a few short weeks. Their shenanigans begin with a bold idea: painting stripes on Lily the donkey, transforming her into "Lily the Zebra" for photo opportunities. The sanctuary's new endeavors lead to unprecedented business. This fun, adventurous, and light-hearted book prompts thoughtful reflection on deeper philosophical questions. Is deception acceptable if it leads to entertainment or a greater good? Kids will delight in the misfits and extraordinary exhibits that ultimately save the zoo.