Izzy claims she's willing to do anything to raise money to send three cassowary hatchlings back to the wild, but when offered the chance to pet sit, she's not sure if she can do it all alone. And with illegal pet dealers threatening to shut the Wilde Animal Sanctuary down, Izzy doesn't have time to wait for Sam to get off his screen or Joey to return from his trip. Instead, she has to head next door to care for her neighbor's pet while avoiding an anti-animal realtor, a ferocious thunderstorm, her fear of heights, and cat's claws!Praise for WIMPS OF THE WILD"Adventure and a bit of social awareness combine in a compelling book for young readers." -Kirkus ReviewsPurple Dragonfly Award Winner in 2 categories, 2023!Moonbeam Children's Book Award: Silver Metal, 2023!IAN Book of the Year Finalist, 2023!