About this item
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 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.
About the Author
Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and awarded several literary prizes such as the August Prize, the Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize, the Prix Sorcières, the Deutsche Jugendliteraturpreis and the ALA Mildred Batchelder Award. Jakob Wegelius lives with his wife and two sons in the small village of Mortfors in southern Sweden. In his spare time he enjoys playing the accordion and messing about in boats.
