Description
Whistlewick Zoo was supposed to be quiet again. Then the northern hill began to roar.
On the morning Asha Patel is finally meant to leave Whistlewick Zoo, the clock unexpectedly strikes thirteen—and every animal begins talking at once.
From the trees beyond the zoo’s northern boundary comes a desperate message: a snow leopard cub named Ketu has disappeared.
The clues lead Asha, Zeke, Frankie and Max towards Snow Leopard Mountain, an abandoned part of Whistlewick that has been closed for decades. Behind its chained gate lies a forgotten underground station, a rusting funicular railway, hidden water channels and machinery that still seems to remember its former keeper.
But the crew are not the only ones searching.
Theo Thorne, a camera-loving boy with bright orange trainers and a troublesome drone, knows more about Ketu’s disappearance than he first admits. Strange pawprints appear around the zoo. A legendary beast is spotted on the hill. And as the full moon approaches, the ancient mountain begins to wake.
To rescue Ketu, the children must follow a trail through the Lower Station, Moon Station and the hidden Keeper’s Refuge—before shifting walls, rising water and a collapsing clockwork bridge seal the mountain forever.
Packed with talking animals, secret tunnels, funny disasters, clever clues and genuine heart, The Secret of Snow Leopard Mountain is an exciting middle-grade mystery about friendship, courage, conservation and learning that caring for an animal does not mean claiming or controlling it. The story ultimately reinforces that some animals need privacy and protection more than an audience.
Perfect for young readers who enjoy:
- Zoo and wildlife adventures
- Snow leopards and talking animals
- Secret railways and hidden machinery
- Mystery stories with humorous characters
- Friendship, teamwork and conservation themes
- Illustrated chapter books for ages 8–12
This is Book Two in The Midnight Zoo Crew trilogy and is best enjoyed after The Mystery of the Missing Roar.
Details
Publisher - Questbound Studios Ltd
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Questbound Studios Ltd
Published Date - 2026-09-01
ISBN - 9781066922697
Dimensions - 19.7 x 13.2 x 0.8 cm
Page Count - 140
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