Hold the frontpage: our favourite ape is back! This adventure tests our nerves, but rest assured that Sally's loving kindness and gentle nature will see her through -- Julia Golding, author of The Diamond of Drury Lane

This is old fashioned storytelling in the finest tradition. I was transported to Sally Jones's world of sea ports and sailors and gangsters and I couldn't have enough. Every word was an utter delight -- Nizrana Farook

The follow-up to Wegelius' immersive children's masterpiece The Murderer's Ape finds the redoutable gorilla Sally Jones on the trail of Glaswegian jewel smugglers in an enthralling adventure sweeping from Shetland to Lisbon and beyond -- Waterstones

Charming, immersive and highly original. Expect a beautiful jacketed hardback with full-colour endpapers featuring the author's own gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations - The Bookseller, Editor's Choice

Full of memorable characters and exciting twists, this wonderful story will keep you enthralled from beginning to end - The Week Junior, Book of the Week

A cracking adventure, elegantly written and edge of the seat exciting. A beautifully illustrated, rich adventure that is essential reading. It follows on from The Murderer's Ape, a story of huge proportions, as mighty as the Russian novelists in the territory it covers. These books are genuine classics and will be part of the children's literary canon for the next hundred years -- Pie Corbett

A very special book - the kind of story you read aloud by candlelight, or huddled by the fire under a pile of blankets. It is full to the brim of danger and intrigue, sea-storms and hidden treasure, and at its heart is one of the most original, warm and thoughtful narrators children's fiction has ever seen: Sally Jones. I would follow her across the seven seas -- Yarrow Townsend

Praise for The Murderer's Ape - .

I don't know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It's ingenious, it's moving, it's charming, it's beautiful, it's exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy - Philip Pullman

Sally Jones is now my favourite heroine in recent Children's books. Move over King Kong, there's a new great ape in town. Charming, moving, and page-turning - what's not to like about this very original novel?? You gor-really got to read this! - Julia Golding, author of 'The Diamond of Drury Lane'

Does not disappoint... this extraordinary book acquires a passport full of stamps as it masterfully juggles skulduggery and malaria, accordion-making and aeronautics, fado and pastries, police corruption and at least two love stories... a rare treat; a book you want to thrust into the hands of children and adults alike - Observer, Children's Books of the Year

Evocative... original and old-fashioned in its storytelling... A story to lose yourself in -- Nicolette Jones - Sunday Times Children's Books of the Year

The two children's books I loved most this year are also the two I've loved most this decade. One is The Murderer's Ape - a fast-paced adventure story -- Katherine Rundell - Guardian, Children's Books of the Year

Charming... I loved Sally Jones's old-worldliness and Jakob Wegelius's black-and-white illustrations. Move over, King Kong -- Alex O'Connell - The Times Children's Books of the Year

Sally Jones, the year's most charming heroine - Telegraph, The 50 Best Books of 2017

There is so much to say about this unique and absorbing tale, but it would probably be better if you just read it yourself -- Sophy Henn - BookTrust, Children's Books of the Year 2018

A captivating and unusual adventure story, brilliantly told from the point of view of Sally Jones -- Katherine Woodfine - BookTrust, Children's Books of the Year 2017

Fascinating - Guardian

It's all too rare that you come across a novel in which the heroine is an anthropoid ape... [The Murderer's Ape] fills that very gap... Evocatively illustrated - Spectator

Compelling narrator... stands out as a truly original work - Irish Times

A joy from start to finish... An adventure tale like no other, a story to get truly lost in - Irish Independent

Jakob Wegelius's The Murderer's Ape is narrated by its central animal character, the compelling Sally Jones... among the pleasures in this twisting, turning tale of profound loyalty, are the black-and-white illustrations, at each chapter head - Herald

It has a real spirit of good old-fashioned storytelling... with more than 100 evocative black and white illustrations by the author. I was absolutely charmed; one for fans of Brian Selznick and Tintin - The Bookseller (Ones to Watch)

Sally Jones is one of the most delightful and unexpected heroines you could hope to meet... This lavish, adventure tale has more than enough twists and turns to keep young readers entertained. The exquisite black and white illustrations illuminate the exotic mix of characters and make this international bestseller, a handsome gift - Carousel

My personal favourite book of all time -- Melissa Cox - Down the Rabbit Hole

A brilliant adventure with a wonderful main character in Sally, The Murderer's Ape is rich with lovable multi-dimensional characters that feel like family, and a European setting full of warmth and community. The black-and-white illustrations lend an extra hint of detail and luxury to this book, which has already won great acclaim - BookTrust

Charming, quirky and the best story I've read for a very long time -- Philip Pullman (when asked on his Book of Year) - iNews

Its wonderful cast of quirky characters, the warm relationships and firm friendships and the lovely illustrations make [The Murderer's Ape] one which you will remember with great affection long after you've finished it - Reading Zone

A captivating adventure story, full of intrigue, mystery, dark secrets and dangerous escapades. With its rich descriptions, page-turning plot and a brilliant main character in Sally Jones, it's a truly unforgettable read - The Week Junior

Extraordinary... a compelling story of mystery, betrayal, friendship and ultimately, forgiveness, with fascinating diversions into the worlds of music, engineering and aeronautics along the way - Teach Secondary

A rich and intelligent read... life-affirming - The Bookbag

A hauntingly suspenseful, masterfully written tale about right and wrong, possibilities and limits, the thrill of travel and the pain of distances, truths, lies, compassion and remembrance. A perfectly unputdownable book for the brave, the curious, and the gentle at heart - Bookanista

Sometimes a book comes along that simply takes your breath away. The Murderer's Ape, by Swedish author and illustrator Jakob Wegelius, is one such book. Completely innovative and unique, it takes the reader on an amazing epic journey... The Murderer's Ape is a truly exceptional novel and one that will indelibly be etched in your memory for a long time to come - Outside in World

Sally Jones... will transport you on a fabulous journey to exotic and dangerous places - New Books Magazine, Books of the Year

This may be the most charming book I've read all year - New York Times Book Review

A head-spinning story of mystery, intrigue, love and adventure - Shelf Awareness

A complex mystery, an intricately constructed narrative, and deep characters. Committed, careful readers will be richly rewarded - Kirkus Reviews (starred)

A thrilling adventure. Prepare to meet the remarkable Sally Jones; you won't soon forget her - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A richly imagined and thoroughly unique adventure - Booklist, (starred review)

A joy... a great read on many levels and certainly one to read aloud with your child - The Book Trail

A new animal heroine has arrived on the scene. An unusual and oddly charming adventure - School Library Journal

[Sally Jones is] such a sympathetic character, with her longing for the Chief and her dread of being caged in a zoo, that readers will be entirely content to follow her slow progress, the novel's pace being more leisurely than dramatic yet somehow highly satisfying - The Horn Book

The best protagonist and narrator I have read since I don't know when... An instant classic - Teenreads

If you like the Tintin books... this will make you very happy... A thrilling adventure -- Paul Zelinsky

Rich in unforgettable characters... The plot is totally immersive, making it very hard to stop reading... The Murderer's Ape is going to last - one of those books you'll still be reading many years from now. That's the best compliment I can give -- Daniel Hahn - Scoop

Captivating, emotional and utterly enchanting - Blog of a Bookaholic

Eventful and gripping - The Bay

Utterly delightful - Lizzy's Literary Life (blog)

An outstanding book... superb... an amazing page turner - David Keyte: Teacher & Book Vlogger

A wonderful book... a cracking tale filled with weird and wonderful coincidences, strange characters in these out of the ordinary adventures. And of course the inspired idea of having a gorilla, Sally Jones, as the main character. Best book I have read in years! -- Korky Paul

Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Mörtfors. The Murderer's Ape 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. jakobwegelius.com.