The False Rose

By: Jakob Wegelius

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Synopsis: Sally Jones returns in the thrilling sequel to The Murderer's Ape! With gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughoutWhen Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden aboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start of a perilous adventure for our seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow. There, they fall into the clutches of the city's most ruthless gang, commanded by a fearsome smuggler queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself.Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally Jones must use all her strength, determination and kindness to escape and unravel the mysterious story of the false rose - a twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the South SeasJakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Mörtfors. The Murderer's Ape won the August Prize for Best Children's Book and the Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize. It also won the leading children's book prizes in Germany and France and was an International Youth Library White Raven selection. The Legend of Sally Jones is also available from Pushkin Children's. Visit Jakob at jakobwegelius.com.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 528 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781782693222
Related ISBNs:: 9781782693215
Publisher:: Pushkin Press
Date of Addition:: 08/10/22
Copyrighted By:: Jakob Wegelius
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Travel, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Reading Age:: 7–9
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:: Peter Graves