Summer of the Monkeys
Join fourteen-year-old Jay Berry Lee in a heartwarming adventure from the author of Where the Red Fern Grows. When Jay discovers a tree full of monkeys in the Ozark Mountains, he learns of a circus reward for their return. Eager to help his family, Jay embarks on a journey that teaches him valuable lessons about life, friendship, and adventure.
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Immerse yourself in a timeless adventure from the author of the classic Where the Red Fern Grows. Join fourteen-year-old Jay Berry Lee on an unexpected journey in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma, where he discovers a tree full of monkeys.
Surprised by this unusual find, Jay learns from his grandpa that the monkeys have escaped from a traveling circus, offering a substantial reward for their return. Eager to help his family, Jay sets out to catch the monkeys. Little does he know, this summer adventure will teach him far more than he ever imagined - not just about monkeys, but about life.
From the heartwarming author of Where the Red Fern Grows comes another unforgettable adventure filled with heart, humor, and excitement.
Honors and Praise for Wilson Rawls� Where the Red Fern Grows:
A School Library Journal Top 100 Children�s Novel
An NPR Must-Read for Kids Ages 9 to 14
Winner of 4 State Awards
Over 7 million copies in print!
�A rewarding book . . . [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased.� - The New York Times Book Review
�One of the great classics of children�s literature . . . Any child who doesn�t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.� - Common Sense Media
�An exciting tale of love and adventure you�ll never forget.� - School Library Journal
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Brand: Yearling
Publisher Date: 12/29/1998
Author: Wilson Rawls
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.18
UPC: 9780440415800
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 288
