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.