Simon Thorn, twelve, is able to talk with animals, but when his mother is kidnapped by a herd of New York City rats he learns he, his mother, and his uncle are all Animalgams--able to change into an animal at will--and that Simon may be able to save the beleaguered Five Animal Kingdoms. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 5.2 ATOS Book Level: 5.2 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 11 AR Quiz: 181825EN Lexile Measure: 750 Fountas & Pinnell: W.