For as long as he can remember, Marty the Zebra has wanted to escape his cushy life in the Central Park Zoo and explore the wild. When Marty and his three friends Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, and Meleman the Giraffe, are unexpectedly shipped to Africa and shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar, it just may be Marty's dream. But will he miss the city's bright lights and the zoo's comforts? A great new adventure for fans of the hit movie.Page Turners Engaging readers with a story based on familiar characters, this story deals with themes of courage and homesickness.