The Murderer's Ape

By: Jakob Wegelius

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Synopsis: A captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughoutSally Jones is an extraordinary ape and a loyal friend. 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 quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their own secrets.Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator. The Murderer's Ape was a bestseller in Sweden and Germany, won the August Prize for Best Children's Book, the Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize, and is an International Youth Library White Raven selection.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781782691624
Related ISBNs:: 9781782691617
Publisher:: Pushkin Press
Date of Addition:: 05/02/20
Copyrighted By:: Jakob Wegelius
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Travel, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Reading Age:: 9–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:: Peter Graves