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The animals go wild at the Zigzag Zoo when they catch the flavoured scents of a new 24-7 banana split shop nearby. Led by Gary the cheeky possum, they escape and indulge in a delicious treat. Their escape gives them the sweet taste of adventure and even a little sprinkle of wisdom but upon their return, things take an unexpected detour....A wild, whiskery, whipped-cream adventure you won't forget! Written with Year 3 students in Australia in mind, this engaging mentor text is packed with playful literary devices to spark a love of reading and inspire young writers. It explores key English content such as verbs, character and setting development, and rich language use, while also touching on HASS and Science topics including state emblems, First Nations perspectives, life cycles, and soils and rocks-all aligned with the Australian Curriculum (Version 9). Best used alongside Midnight Split: The Teaching Guide to deepen learning across subjects.