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Title details for Ape Escapes by Aline Alexander Newman - Available

Ape Escapes

And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly

by Aline Alexander Newman
Johnny Heller
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In this book you'll meet three naughty animals, including Fu Manchu, the orangutan escape artist. Fu Manchu lived at the Omaha Zoo and would routinely break out of his habitat to explore the zoo on a nice day. Zookeepers were baffled as to how the ape was escaping, until one day they caught him in the act. Fu Manchu knew how to pick locks. Not only that, he had created his own tool that he used to pick the locks with, which he would store in his mouth so as not to be found out. This and two other charming stories will engage readers and leave them wondering if humans are really the smartest animals.

  • Creators

  • Series

    National Geographic Kids Chapters

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781490635927
      • File size: 30364 KB
      • Duration: 01:03:15

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2015

      K-Gr 4-Fu Manchu is a 100-pound orangutan who mischievously uses improvised tools and subterfuge to repeatedly escape from his confines at a zoo. Peggy's owners find their patience tested as the naughty dog continually defies training, finally almost dying in a fire she started by stealing food off the stove. Olivia, a literal cat burglar, brings home gloves and other purloined items in the middle of each night. Each animal, though "behaving badly," has redeeming and lovable qualities that will appeal to any audience. Narrator Johnny Heller tells these true but dramatic stories as if he were sitting next to you on a porch recounting incidents from his childhood. VERDICT Animal-loving listeners will enjoy, relate, and look forward to the next three installments planned for this series.-Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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