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The Murderer's Ape


No. of pages 640

Published: 2017

Great for age 9-12 years

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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.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 640 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Pushkin Children's Books .

Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Moertfors. In Sweden, he was awarded the August Prize for Best Children's Book and the Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize for The Murderer's Ape, which is also an International Youth Library White Raven selection.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Mildred L Batchelder Award
This book was recognised by the Mildred L Batchelder Award.

Mildred L Batchelder Award - Translation
This book was recognised in the Translation category by the Mildred L Batchelder Award.