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An Observer and Spectator Book of the Year
Shortlisted for the Historical Writing Association Gold Crown Award

Meet Yuri Zipit.

A boy who's had a bang on the head in a collision with a Moscow milk truck.

He has a kind face, makes friends easily, and likes to help. People want to tell him their secrets.

Including the Great Leader himself, who takes a shine to Yuri when he employs him for his natural talents.

In his new job, Yuri will witness it all betrayals, body doubles, buffoonery. Who knew that a man could be in five places at once? That someone could break your nose as a sign of friendship? That people could be disinvented . . .?

The Zoo is a brilliantly cutting satire told through the voice of one incredible boy.

The Zoo

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    A Paperback / softback by Christopher Wilson

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      Publisher: Faber & Faber
      Publication Date: 03/05/2018
      ISBN13: 9780571334469, 978-0571334469
      ISBN10: 0571334466
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An Observer and Spectator Book of the Year
      Shortlisted for the Historical Writing Association Gold Crown Award

      Meet Yuri Zipit.

      A boy who's had a bang on the head in a collision with a Moscow milk truck.

      He has a kind face, makes friends easily, and likes to help. People want to tell him their secrets.

      Including the Great Leader himself, who takes a shine to Yuri when he employs him for his natural talents.

      In his new job, Yuri will witness it all betrayals, body doubles, buffoonery. Who knew that a man could be in five places at once? That someone could break your nose as a sign of friendship? That people could be disinvented . . .?

      The Zoo is a brilliantly cutting satire told through the voice of one incredible boy.

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