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The False Rose

By Jakob Wegelius
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The False Rose by Jakob Wegelius is a captivating children's book that follows the adventures of Sally Jones, a gorilla with exceptional skills. As Sally unearths a mysterious necklace, she embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover its hidden secrets. The narrative is enriched by themes of friendship and bravery, set against an intriguing backdrop of suspense and wonder.
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You might enjoy this book if you love tales of adventure, mystery, and intrigue, with richly crafted characters. It transports you into a captivating world where a clever gorilla sails through complicated situations, making it a thrilling read for both children and those young at heart.

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Sally Jones returns in the thrilling sequel to The Murderer's Ape! With gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout.

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When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow, but there they fall into the clutches of one of the city's most ruthless gangs, commanded by a fearsome smuggler queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself.

Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally Jones must use all her strength, determination, and compassion to escape and unravel the mysterious story of The False Rose – a twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the South Seas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782693215

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Peter Graves

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 528

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jakob Wegelius Young Adult

About the Author

Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Mortfors. The False Rose is his sequel to The Murderer's Ape, which won the August Prize for Best Children's Book and the Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize. It also won the leading children's book prizes in Germany and France and was an International Youth Library White Raven selection. The Legend of Sally Jones is also available from Pushkin Children's. Visit Jakob at jakobwegelius.com.

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