The Day All Captive Animals Went Free

By Destiny Divine

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 empathyBrave kid activists who won't take "no" for an answerStories blending realism with magical hopeBooks about real-world animal advocacy

Book Details:

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FD88WDTJ
• ISBN13: 9798349412448
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Destiny Divine Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7