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Summary
Eight year old Vince (otherwise known somewhat affectionately as Zoo Boy) can talk to animals. Which is handy, as his dad works at the zoo! The only problem is, the animals are rather demanding… But for once the animals are going to have to put their selfish ways aside, as there’s a jewel thief on the loose. Can Vince and the animals catch the crook?
Another hilarious and delightful story for 6+ readers by actress Sophie Thompson, with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown.
Critic Reviews
We loved Sophie Thompson's Zoo boy last summer and are delighted that Vince's adventures continue
Guardian Best New Children's Books
SophieThompson
Sophie Thompson is an Olivier Award-winning actress and also the winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2014. Her films include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Emma and Four Weddings and a Funeral. She has two teenage boys and lives in North London.
Michael John O’Neill is a playwright, dramaturg and theatre producer from the north coast of Ireland. In 2019 Michael became the inaugural recipient of the Bruntwood Prize’s Original New Voice Award for his play Akedah. In 2020 his digital short Sore Afraid was produced by National Theatre of Scotland, Citizens Theatre, and BBC Scotland, and his audio short Part of…
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