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When you think of stories about animals, what do you think of? Dogs and cats? Maybe birds, or even tanuki? Well, The Nocturnals is a very different book. The main characters are all animals, but interesting animals you may not have read about before. The main characters are a red fox, a pangolin, and a sugar glider; there is also a jerboa, sea cucumbers, a wombat, and more. All of these creatures are nocturnal, animals that are awake at night.
The Nocturnals tells the story of three friends who try to solve the mystery of missing animals. The story starts as a mystery, but something strange happens in the second half: it becomes a sports story. While the language can be a little challenging, and some of the characters use foreign words (French, Spanish, and Yiddish) to express their personalities, the story itself is not too complex to follow. In addition, it is part of a series of books, so if you like the first one, you can borrow the rest from the English Lounge after!
My two cents: This book has a lot of interesting variety. It is good for people who are interested in exotic animals, sports, and mysteries.
