Recommended for students who love animals, adventure, and mystery. I would also recommend this to anyone who enjoyed reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
I feel as if I have just returned from traveling the world! What a lovely tale Jakob Wegelius has created in The Murderer's Ape. The story follows Sally Jones as she works to clear the name of her most beloved friend, the Chief, who has been accused of murder. Throughout the story, Sally Jones meets a rainbow of characters and visits a multitude of foreign lands. Not everyone she meets is supportive of her efforts as she perseveres through her mission, but Sally Jones' strength and courage serve her well.
Not only is the story captivating, but the illustrations are absolutely mesmerizing. From the cast of characters featured at the beginning of the book to the illustrations at the beginning of each chapter, each image helps bring the story to life.
The Murderer's Ape is 589 pages long; however, the short chapters help to break up the book and make it seem to go by too quickly. I can't wait to get this into the hands of my fourth grade readers.
I have not heard of Jakob Wegelius before, but I have done some research and discovered his website: jakobwegelius.com. After visiting his website, I am hoping to get my hands on more of his books.
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