Mr. Monkey Takes a Hike

Written & illustrated by Jeff Mack

Part of the Mr. Monkey series

A monkey's quest for a stolen game controller leads to chaos.

3.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings

64 pages· 356 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. Monkey is on a mission to retrieve his stolen video game controller, but stepping outside turns into a whirlwind of unexpected chaos. Determined to conquer the ultimate level, he faces a series of hilarious misadventures. Will Mr. Monkey's quest lead him to victory or more trouble? Dive into this delightful tale of mishaps and surprises as Mr. Monkey navigates the unpredictable world beyond his screen.

From the publisher

Curious George meets Mr. Bean in the third adorable picture book from author-illustrator Jeff Mack that follows the loveable Mr. Monkey on his wacky adventures. Mr. Monkey loves playing his video game. He wants to beat the ultimate level! But now he must go outside and find his stolen controller. What could possibly go wrong?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Words: 356
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Early Reader
Lexile: AD210L

Themes & topics

Books about technology Books about apes and monkeys Books about sports and recreation Books about video games

What readers & critics say

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3.1

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2.3

“The overall message here is a good one--there's adventure waiting outside, and it's a good idea to put down electronic entertainment and get out there and experience it. The delivery is pretty heavy-handed though, which makes it less fun. In addition, there's a repetitive pattern, which would be fun and clever a few times, but I feel like I just got beaten over the head with it. It's a pass for me.”

Lauren Hancock

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4.0

“It's fun to see Mr. Monkey go outside instead of just sitting in and playing his video game, but a little sad that all he thinks about when he is out is the video game.”

Mom of Boys

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