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Not to be confused with Belly Up!.

Belly Up is an exciting children's mystery novel written by Stuart Gibbs. Published in 2010, this book kicks off a popular series where a clever boy named Teddy Fitzroy and his friends solve mysteries at a huge zoo and theme park called FunJungle. In this first adventure, Teddy finds himself investigating the very suspicious death of a famous hippopotamus.

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Imagine a giant zoo combined with a theme park – that's FunJungle! It's located in central Texas and is home to many amazing animals. But when Henry the hippo, one of the park's biggest stars, suddenly dies, everyone thinks it's just an accident. However, Teddy Fitzroy, whose parents work at FunJungle, suspects something more is going on. He believes Henry was murdered!

Teddy decides to take matters into his own hands and starts his own investigation. He has to look for clues, question suspects, and try to figure out who would want to harm a beloved hippo. This book is full of twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end. It's a fun read for anyone who loves animals, mysteries, and a good puzzle to solve.

The FunJungle Mystery Series

Belly Up is just the beginning of Teddy Fitzroy's adventures at FunJungle. Stuart Gibbs has written several more books in this thrilling series, each with a new animal mystery to solve. Here are the other books in the FunJungle Collection:

  • Poached (2014): In this book, a rare koala goes missing, and Teddy must find out what happened to it.
  • Big Game (2015): This time, a rhinoceros is in danger, and Teddy has to protect it from harm.
  • Panda-monium (2017): A giant panda is abducted from the park, leading Teddy on another exciting chase.
  • Lion Down (2019): A mountain lion is wrongly accused of killing a famous dog, and Teddy needs to clear its name.
  • Tyrannosaurus Wrecks (2020): The mystery gets even bigger when a valuable T-Rex skull is stolen!

Each book in the FunJungle series offers a new challenge for Teddy, combining humor, adventure, and lots of animal facts.

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