Monkey for Sale

Sanna Stanley. Frances Foster Books, $17 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-374-35017-8

In the follow-up to Monkey Sunday, Monkey for Sale by Sanna Stanley, young Luzolo is back and, together with her friend Kiese, she arranges to free a monkey captured by a greedy vendor at the market. Delicate etchings in luxurious jungle hues trace the two girls' efforts to orchestrate a chain of trades to save the monkey just in time. (Oct.) ~

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