The Murderer's Ape
Overview
A captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout'I don't know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It's ingenious, it's moving, it's charming, it's beautiful, it's exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy." - Philip Pullman Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she's an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja's turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781782691754
- ISBN-10: 1782691758
- Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
- Publish Date: September 2024
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Page Count: 640
- Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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