It’s baby animal season at the Athensville Zoo! Is Plum responsible enough to watch over five exuberant peachicks? From award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan, Plum to the Rescue! is the fourth book 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 is sure he can handle supervising five energetic—and mischievous—peachicks. How hard could it be? When one of the chicks ends up in the clutches of two notorious, badly behaved young zoo patrons, Plum will face his most thrilling adventure yet—a rescue mission outside the zoo walls!

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. 

Plum to the Rescue! is the fourth 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 responsibility, facing your fears, and being a good friend. Perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and the Mercy Watson series.