The Monkey Thief
Chapter Book · 1996

The Monkey Thief

Written by Aileen Kilgore Henderson

A boy faces a smuggler and a wild monkey in the rainforest.

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157 pages· 31,674 words· ~730L

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In the lush Costa Rican rainforest, young Steve encounters a mischievous monkey and a dangerous smuggler. As he dreams of taming the wild creature, he's thrust into a perilous situation that demands tough choices. Can Steve navigate the treacherous path between adventure and responsibility, or will the jungle's secrets consume him?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
157
Words
31,674
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~730L
Themes & topics
Books about rainforestsBooks about cultural exchangeBooks about Central AmericaBooks about nature conservationBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
First published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439576857

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