The Murderers Ape, Jakob Wegelius
The Murderers Ape, Jakob Wegelius
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The Murderer's Ape

Author: Jakob Wegelius

Narrator: Kimberly Farr

Unabridged: 13 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/24/2017


Synopsis

"This may be the most charming book I’ve read all year." --The New York Times
 
"I don’t know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure." –Philip Pullman, internationally bestselling author of the His Dark Materials series
 
Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder award, this is a captivating story about dark truths and heinous crimes as well as unexpected friendships, with detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Brian Selznick and mystery and detective stories.
 
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.

About The Author

JAKOB WEGELIUS is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Mörtfors. 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. Visit Jakob at jakobwegelius.com.About the Translator:PETER GRAVES is a translator from the Scandinavian languages and has received many Swedish Academy prizes for his translations.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Patricija || book.duo on February 06, 2022

5/5 Ko knygose vaikystėje nemėgau, o vėliau tuo labiau nepamėgau, yra didaktika. Dažnai vaikiškoje literatūroje dažnai pasitaikanti, paauglių literatūroje subtiliau dengiama, bet visgi egzistuojanti. Tai valio ir ačiū dievams (o šiaip tai tiesiog labai geram autoriui) – šioje knygoje yra labai daug t......more

Goodreads review by Mathew on October 17, 2017

This took a while to read but not because it's dull or slow-paced but rather I enjoyed savouring it. When a rather gifted ape, Sally Jones, finds her dear friend framed for a crime he did not commit, she finds herself on the run from a secretive organisation whose intent is to bring disorder to its......more

Goodreads review by Lady Clementina on November 04, 2024

I received a review copy of this book from Pushkin Press via NetGalley/Edelweiss for which my thanks. Sally Jones may be a gorilla but it won’t be an exaggeration to say that she is one of the most endearing fictional heroines I have met—kind-hearted, talented and with many skills she acquires on her......more

Goodreads review by Miglė on December 20, 2021

Oi, kokia gera beždžionė!!! Kiekvienam siūlau pameluoti, kad perkat kokiems nors vaikams, ir nusipirkti sau - nu žiauriai maloniai suskaičiau ir, kas paprastai nebūdinga vaikiškoms knygoms, buvo nuoširdžiai ĮDOMU visą laiką ir norėjosi sužinoti, kas įvyks toliau. Kas vyksta - gorila Salė Džouns yra l......more

Goodreads review by Andris on October 17, 2018

Ja Žils Verns būtu uzrakstījis bērnu grāmatu, tad rezultāts varētu būt kaut kas uz "Kapteiņa pērtiķa" pusi. Ko tik nedara saprātīgā gorilla vārdā Sallija Džounsa - strādā uz kuģa par mašīnisti, labo akordeonus, spēlē šahu ar Maharadžu, labo lidmašīnas, ir lieciniece Portugāles valdības apvērsuma mēģ......more


Quotes

"Slyly funny and poignant . . . a thrilling adventure."--Caldecott Medal winner Paul O. Zelinsky

"This may be the most charming book I've read all year. It's a challenge to build a story around a protagonist who can't speak, and Wegelius does this skillfully, emphasizing qualities that make us human." — The New York Times Book Review

"Features a complex mystery, an intricately constructed narrative, and deep characters. Committed, careful readers will be richly rewarded." — Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"A richly imagined and thoroughly unique adventure." — Booklist, Starred

"A thrilling adventure. Prepare to meet the remarkable Sally Jones; you won't soon forget her."--PW, Starred

"A new animal heroine has arrived on the scene. An unusual and oddly charming adventure."--SLJ

"Award-winning Swedish writer and illustrator Jakob Wegelius weaves together a head-spinning story of mystery, intrigue, love and adventure, beautifully translated by Peter Graves."--Shelf Awareness

" . . . gorgeous, clever, and memorable."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books


Awards

  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winner