How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied Paperback – June 3, 2014

Junior High is awkward enough when you don't live in a zoo and smell like hippo stink. But it's even worse when your best friend moves to the other side of the globe and the popular kids are out to get you. Poor Ana Wright. But when Ana's famous grandfather arrives with a camera crew in tow, her life gets way more complicated. She'd rather wrestle crocodiles.Keating's debut is hilarious and heart-warming all rolled into an awkward, cringe-worthy ball that every middle schooler knows as everyday life. I think I read this entire book with a smile on my face. Bravo, Jess!

The new MY LIFE IS A ZOO series begins with HOW TO OUTRUN A CROCODILE WHEN YOUR SHOES ARE UNTIED. Readers are introduced to Ana, her family, and friends. The combination of entertaining school stories with humorous zoo adventures is perfect for the target audience. Each chapter begins with animal wisdom and notes that draw readers into the story. Ana’s love of list-making adds to the fun.Learn more about the author at http://jesskeating.com/.

Jess Keating does a fantastic job developing her characters and the humor keeps on coming. My students and I love this book - it is a class favorite, because the studetns can relate to the characters. Excited for book 2 to be released in January 2015!

This is such a good lighthearted read. It's intended for middle school aged children but everyone in my adult book club loved it. Great writing and a good story overall. Highly recommend for readers of all ages.

Read it before sending to granddaughter who is in the 5th grade. I think she will like it. Lots of humor.

Both my daughters (12 and 9) really love this book and the followup! They're funny, thoughtful, interesting...just so much fun and so smart!

Love this book! I will definitely be saving this one for my daughter when she is older.

Twists and turns around every page! I can't wait for the next book! Funny and a page turner!!! So much fun to read