Finding the Lost One (The Extraterrestrial Zoo #1).

Samantha van Leer's debut novel, "Finding the Lost One (The Extraterrestrial Zoo #1)," follows 13-year-old Ava and her uncle Pete as they care for extraterrestrial beings in a zoo. When the creatures escape during a storm, Ava and a new acquaintance, Harley, embark on a journey to find them. The story explores themes of grief, family, and friendship, with imaginative creature descriptions and empathetic character portrayals. The protagonists are depicted as white, and the book is recommended for readers aged 10-14. [Extracted from the article]