Eric Kahn Gale

Eric Kahn Gale writes imaginative fiction for younger readers, often using a speculative premise to explore social pressure and empathy. The Zoo at the Edge of the World follows Marlin, a boy who struggles to speak with people but discovers that he can converse freely with the animals in his family's South American zoo. Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins, released it in 2014 with illustrations by Sam Nielson. The story's fantasy element opens questions about captivity, family authority, and whose voices are heard. Gale's other books include The Bully Book and The Wizard's Dog, extending his interest in protagonists whose unusual perspective changes how a familiar world appears. Here, a remote zoo becomes both an adventure setting and a place for examining responsibility toward animals.