Awards
- Winner of Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Translation) 2018
Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Jakob Wegelius ,
Kimberly Farr
Publisher: Listening Library
Imprint: Listening Library
Edition: Bot Exclusive ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 16.80cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 15.50cm
Weight: 0.381kg
ISBN: 9781524722586
ISBN 10: 1524722588
Publication Date: 24 January 2017
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
.. .careful readers will be richly rewarded. <i>Kirkus</i>, starred review
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 .. .careful readers will be richly rewarded. Kirkus, starred review While the sheer length and thoughtful pace of Sally Jones journeymight discourage some, those who persevere will have a richly imagined and thoroughly unique adventure in store. Booklist, starred review From the Hardcover edition.
Author Information
JAKOB WEGELIUS is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Moertfors. 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.
