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Monkey by Gerald McDermott

Monkey

A Trickster Tale From India

Gerald McDermott

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 18, 2014

Asian Myths & LegendsAlligators & CrocodilesMonkeys & Apesshort story
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Who it’s for
A hungry monkey, a hungry crocodile, and a classic Indian trickster tale make for lively reading.
Themes
Cleverness, Mischief, Hunger
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Monkey is hungry for the delicious mangoes on the island in the river, but he can't swim! How will he get there? Crocodile offers to carry Monkey across the water on his back, so Monkey hops aboard. Trouble is, Crocodile is hungry, too—for Monkey! Will clever Monkey come up with a way to get the mangoes and escape Crocodile's sharp teeth?

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Master storyteller and artist Gerald McDermott brings the vibrant colors of India to his telling of this classic trickster tale, which has plenty of cleverness and a sprinkling of mischief.

Clever, With a Bite

A hungry monkey, a hungry crocodile, and a classic Indian trickster tale make for lively reading.

Come here for

  • A playful contest of wits
  • Vibrant colors and a sprinkling of mischief

Expect

  • A clear, kid-friendly telling of a classic tale
  • Tension softened by cleverness

Where it sits

Monkeys & Apes65%
Asian Myths & Legends55%
Alligators & Crocodiles54%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Alligators & Crocodiles
  • Monkeys & Apes
  • Fairy Tales & Folklore
  • Stories Set in Asia
Authors
Gerald McDermott
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
November 18, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Cleverness · Mischief · Hunger
Reading lane
Alligators & Crocodiles