Young Plum is one of the peacock ambassadors of the Athensville Zoo. Every day the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the zoo’s visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grownups alike. The peacocks are very proud of their responsibility, none so much as kind, curious Plum. But Itch doesn’t understand why those bird brains should get so much freedom while he’s all cooped up. So, he plots and plots, sure that he will escape to become the zoo ambassador! With short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustration, award-winning author Matt Phelan’s Leave It to Plum! is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel that is full of heart and humor.