Dax is a clever six-year-old whose best friend is a balloon-animal poodle. When the monkeys escape from the zoo, it's up to Dax to get them back safely before they trash his small Minnesotan city. Dax lives with his family in Wallapazoo, Minnesota. Dax and Zippa met at a town carnival and have been best friends ever since. Dax is a great kid, but occasionally gets into trouble. When he does, Zippa is always to blame. The Great Monkey Escape is a short chapter book for children aged 5-8 who enjoy humorous stories. 11 Chapters. 6k words.