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From the author of the beloved classic Where the Red Fern Grows comes a timeless adventure about a boy who discovers a tree full of monkeys.
The last thing fourteen-year-old Jay Berry Lee expects to find while trekking through the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma is a tree full of monkeys. But then Jay learns from his grandpa that the monkeys have escaped from a traveling circus, and there’s a big reward for the person who finds and returns them.
His family could really use the money, so Jay sets off, determined to catch them. But by the end of the summer, Jay will have learned a lot more than he bargained for—and not just about monkeys.
From the beloved author of Where the Red Fern Grows comes another memorable adventure novel 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
Publisher : Yearling; 37604th edition (December 29, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0440415802
ISBN-13 : 978-0440415800
Reading age : 8 – 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 810L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 6.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.19 x 0.69 x 7.69 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging for all ages. They appreciate the heartwarming story with its focus on selfless love and relationships. The humor, realistic dialogue, and good pace make it easy to follow along. Readers find the characters relatable and the relationship development compelling. Many consider it a good value for money. However, opinions differ on whether the book is boring at times.
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