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I've been waiting years for this book. (And that's really not much of an exaggeration, I swear.) It all started when I saw a book on Barnes and Noble's website with a bonobo on the cover. Then there was the chimpanzee. Now, it is time for the orangutan. As a big fan of primates (and the way this author writes about them and tells their fantastic and heartwrenching stories), I am ridiculously excited for the next installment in this quartet of realistic fiction focusing on real parts of the world and our magnificent great apes. (They are NOT monkeys.) Oh, book. I need you. I need you now. I love orangutans; they might be my favorite of the great apes. And next--and last--will be the gorillas, and ahh! These books are hideously underrated, but if you read them I promise you will not be disappointed. I promise. So please, read them.
Title: Rescued
Authors: Eliot Schrefer
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publishing Date: April 26, 2016
Pages: 272
Pages: 272
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The third entry in the taut, heart-wrenching quartet that made Eliot Schrefer a two-time National Book Award finalist introduces us to an orangutan held captive in suburban America.
John grows up with everything he could possibly want. His father is a businessman who travels far and wide. One day, he comes home with a rare gift for his son, a baby orangutan, and the two become inseparable friends. But as the orangutan gets older, stronger, less cute, the family relegates the animal to a locked trailer in the backyard. Until John's father finally decides to sell the ape to a roadside zoo. Coming to the defense of his childhood friend, John resolves to smuggle the orangutan back to Indonesia, and the two set out on a journey far more dangerous than John bargained for.
Have you read any books with memorable animal characters?
The third entry in the taut, heart-wrenching quartet that made Eliot Schrefer a two-time National Book Award finalist introduces us to an orangutan held captive in suburban America.
John grows up with everything he could possibly want. His father is a businessman who travels far and wide. One day, he comes home with a rare gift for his son, a baby orangutan, and the two become inseparable friends. But as the orangutan gets older, stronger, less cute, the family relegates the animal to a locked trailer in the backyard. Until John's father finally decides to sell the ape to a roadside zoo. Coming to the defense of his childhood friend, John resolves to smuggle the orangutan back to Indonesia, and the two set out on a journey far more dangerous than John bargained for.
Have you read any books with memorable animal characters?
Just looking at the cover breaks my heart, and then I read the blurb and oh man, I can well imagine reading this and crying even before I reach halfway! here's mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2015/12/23/wow-madame-tussauds-apprentice/
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this series but my heart goes out to that cute little orangutan. Hope you love it - I know it would make me cry!
ReplyDeleteThis is new to me but I'm intrigued. Nice pick :)
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Shane @ Itching for Books
Never heard of this one, but sounds interesting. You can see my WOW here: http://theresaraymer.blogspot.com/
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I adore this series and concept. Great WoW!
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New follower as well.