The Murderer's Ape - Jakob Wegelius

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A captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout‘I don''t know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It''s ingenious, it''s moving, it''s charming, it''s beautiful, it''s exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy." - Philip PullmanSally 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.