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Sixth grade can be a zoo. Drew Harrington hopes so. He's thrilled to join Mr. Cross in a classroom of cantankerous lizards, an elusive iguana, and Prometheus, a 13-foot Burmese python.
Drew begins the year evading perpetual bully Joe Riaz. Joe's pursuit results in a broken arm-courtesy of Drew's best friend, Jackson Harris-and results in his departure from Bridgeton Elementary. Days later, R... More

Sixth grade can be a zoo. Drew Harrington hopes so. He's thrilled to join Mr. Cross in a classroom of cantankerous lizards, an elusive iguana, and Prometheus, a 13-foot Burmese python.
Drew begins the year evading perpetual bully Joe Riaz. Joe's pursuit results in a broken arm-courtesy of Drew's best friend, Jackson Harris-and results in his departure from Bridgeton Elementary. Days later, Ryan, a military child, arrives. Jackson gravitates to Ryan, but Drew is suspicious. Ryan and Jackson humiliate social outcast, "Tinkle" Troy Schwartz in the bathroom, furthering Drew's suspicions. Drew vindicates Troy to Principal Major, and a betrayed Jackson ends their friendship.
Joe returns and the class learns Mr. Cross will leave to work at the San Diego Zoo. As Drew wanders the halls during an assembly honoring Mr. Cross, he rounds the corner and spots Joe rescuing animals from a classroom fire. Together, they account for every creature except for Iggy, the iguana.
In the final scene, Drew sees Iggy atop a statue of Bridgeton's mascot. Is it Drew's imagination? Or is it one symbol of Bridgeton, resting on another, looking down on him always? This is a true coming of age story with the pains and joys of adolescence. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this read remembering what it was like to be on the verge of teendom.

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