The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

A young girl discovers the silent suffering of captive animals - and vows to set them free - in this poignant middle-grade novel perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan.

Nine-year-old Amara has always felt a deep connection to animals, but when she encounters four broken souls - a wolf, an elephant, an orca, and a macaw - trapped in captivity, she realizes something is terribly wrong. Unlike the crowds who laugh and cheer, Amara sees their pain:

  • Shadow: a majestic gray wolf who paces endlessly, his wild spirit crushed by zoo walls
  • Tembo: a gentle circus elephant with scars hidden beneath his "costume"
  • Kiki: a brilliant orca separated from her pod, forced to perform tricks for fish
  • Rio: a scarlet macaw whose clipped wings keep him from the sky he loves

Armed with nothing but ribbons, protest signs, and a heartfelt letter to the president, Amara embarks on a daring mission to give them a voice. But when the adults in power refuse to listen, nature itself intervenes - with a storm that could change everything.

Perfect for readers who love:

  • Animal POV chapters that spark empathy
  • Brave kid activists who won't take "no" for an answer
  • Stories blending realism with magical hope
  • Books about real-world animal advocacy

Book Details:

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Themes: Animal welfare, courage, friendship, conservation

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The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

A young girl discovers the silent suffering of captive animals - and vows to set them free - in this poignant middle-grade novel perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan.

Nine-year-old Amara has always felt a deep connection to animals, but when she encounters four broken souls - a wolf, an elephant, an orca, and a macaw - trapped in captivity, she realizes something is terribly wrong. Unlike the crowds who laugh and cheer, Amara sees their pain:

  • Shadow: a majestic gray wolf who paces endlessly, his wild spirit crushed by zoo walls
  • Tembo: a gentle circus elephant with scars hidden beneath his "costume"
  • Kiki: a brilliant orca separated from her pod, forced to perform tricks for fish
  • Rio: a scarlet macaw whose clipped wings keep him from the sky he loves

Armed with nothing but ribbons, protest signs, and a heartfelt letter to the president, Amara embarks on a daring mission to give them a voice. But when the adults in power refuse to listen, nature itself intervenes - with a storm that could change everything.

Perfect for readers who love:

  • Animal POV chapters that spark empathy
  • Brave kid activists who won't take "no" for an answer
  • Stories blending realism with magical hope
  • Books about real-world animal advocacy

Book Details:

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Themes: Animal welfare, courage, friendship, conservation

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The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

by Destiny Divine
The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

by Destiny Divine

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A young girl discovers the silent suffering of captive animals - and vows to set them free - in this poignant middle-grade novel perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan.

Nine-year-old Amara has always felt a deep connection to animals, but when she encounters four broken souls - a wolf, an elephant, an orca, and a macaw - trapped in captivity, she realizes something is terribly wrong. Unlike the crowds who laugh and cheer, Amara sees their pain:

  • Shadow: a majestic gray wolf who paces endlessly, his wild spirit crushed by zoo walls
  • Tembo: a gentle circus elephant with scars hidden beneath his "costume"
  • Kiki: a brilliant orca separated from her pod, forced to perform tricks for fish
  • Rio: a scarlet macaw whose clipped wings keep him from the sky he loves

Armed with nothing but ribbons, protest signs, and a heartfelt letter to the president, Amara embarks on a daring mission to give them a voice. But when the adults in power refuse to listen, nature itself intervenes - with a storm that could change everything.

Perfect for readers who love:

  • Animal POV chapters that spark empathy
  • Brave kid activists who won't take "no" for an answer
  • Stories blending realism with magical hope
  • Books about real-world animal advocacy

Book Details:

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Themes: Animal welfare, courage, friendship, conservation


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798349412448
Publisher: Destiny Divine Publishing
Publication date: 06/11/2025
Pages: 68
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.16(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years
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