The Murderer?s Ape

A captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout ?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 feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy." - Philip Pullman 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.

Author: Jakob Wegelius

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Publication Date: Sep 10, 2024

Number of Pages: 641 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1782691758

ISBN-13: 9781782691754