Book description
From the author of the beloved classic Where the Red Fern Grows comes a timeless adventure about a boy who discovers a tree full of monkeys.
The last thing fourteen-year-old Jay Berry Lee expects to find while trekking through the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma is a tree full of…
Why read it?
1 author picked Summer of the Monkeys as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Some truths are caught and not taught. Jay is on a quest to catch escaped monkeys, but along the way, he catches something far more valuable.
With the help of his grandfather and crippled sister, Jay catches truths about perseverance, courage and sacrifice. In the process, his priorities change. As we follow Jay on his humorous and frustrating chase of a group of wily monkeys, we’ll have the chance to catch these truths as well, and have our priorities changed for the better.
From Galynne's list on The best books that tell a story to touch the heart.
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