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The Murderer's Ape Jakob Wegelius

The Murderer's Ape By Jakob Wegelius

The Murderer's Ape by Jakob Wegelius


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The Murderer's Ape by Jakob Wegelius

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.

The Murderer's Ape Reviews

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 fell I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy Philip Pullman Sally Jones is now my favourite heroine in recent Children's books. Move over King Kong, there's a new great ape in town. Charming, moving, and page-turning - what's not to like about this very original novel?? You gor-really got to read this! Julia Golding, author of 'The Diamond of Drury Lane' This may be the most charming book I've read all year New York Times Book Review A head-spinning story of mystery, intrigue, love and adventure Shelf Awareness A complex mystery, an intricately constructed narrative, and deep characters. Committed, careful readers will be richly rewarded Kirkus Reviews (starred) A thrilling adventure. Prepare to meet the remarkable Sally Jones; you won't soon forget her Publishers Weekly (starred review) A richly imagined and thoroughly unique adventure Booklist, (starred review) A new animal heroine has arrived on the scene. An unusual and oddly charming adventure School Library Journal [Sally Jones is] such a sympathetic character, with her longing for the Chief and her dread of being caged in a zoo, that readers will be entirely content to follow her slow progress, the novel's pace being more leisurely than dramatic yet somehow highly satisfying The Horn Book The best protagonist and narrator I have read since I don't know when... An instant classic Teenreads If you like the Tintin books... this will make you very happy... A thrilling adventure -- Paul Zelinsky

About Jakob Wegelius

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.

Additional information

GOR009914973
9781782691617
1782691618
The Murderer's Ape by Jakob Wegelius
Used - Like New
Hardback
Pushkin Children's Books
20170907
640
Winner of Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 2017 Winner of The Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize 2015 Winner of August Prize 2014
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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