The Murderer's Ape (#1 The Legend of Sally Jones) (PB)

Author(s): Jakob Wegelius

Middle Readers

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 understands 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.


Product Information

A captivating story about dark truths and heinous crimes as well as unexpected friendships, with detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Winner of Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 2017 and The Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize 2015 and August Prize 2014.

"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

General Fields

  • : 9781782691754
  • : Pushkin Press, Limited
  • : Pushkin Children's Books
  • : December 2017
  • : ---length:- '19.8'width:- '12.9'units:- Centimeters
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 640
  • : 1809
  • : Paperback
  • : Jakob Wegelius