In "The Gorilla Suit" by Victor Kelleher, a young boy named Ben is thrust into a world of chaos when his father, a scientist, begins experimenting with a mysterious serum that transforms him into a gorilla. As his father struggles to regain his humanity, Ben must navigate the challenges of caring for an increasingly wild and unpredictable parent, while also dealing with the curiosity and fear of their community. The story explores themes of identity, family bonds, and the essence of what it means to be human, blending adventure with poignant reflections on love and acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Happy Cat First Readers .

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Happy Cat Books .

Victor Kelleher remains one of Australia's most celebrated writers for both adults and children. His novels have received many awards and commendations, including the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award and the Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award. Formerly an associate professor of literature, he now writes full time. Anna Fienberg is the author of many popular and award-winning books for children of all ages. Stephen Michael King is a very well respected and popular illustrator, who has created Figaro and Rumba just as Anna imagined them.