The Murderer's Ape
Author Jakob Wegelius
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Story
Sally Jones is no ordinary ape; she is an intelligent and loyal gorilla works as a mechanic aboard the SS Hudson Queen. When her friend Captain Koskala is falsely accused of murder, Sally Jones must do everything she can to prove his innocence - an adventure which takes her from Lisbon to Bombay in a quest to uncover the truth.
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Why we chose it
Sally Jones is an original and lovable main character. The story is a fast-paced adventure like no other that takes the reader all over the world as Sally tries to uncover the truth.
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What a young reviewer said
I greatly enjoyed reading it, and would recommend it to others.
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First published
2014, Bonnier Carlsen, Stockholm, Sweden
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This book follows the ape Sally Jones on a journey across the world, from Portugal to India, as she strives to free her friend from unjust imprisonment. I greatly enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to others.