Tundra Fall 05 p1-27 - Tundra Books

Fiction
November
Tales of the Monkey King
Benjamín Santamaría
Illustrated by Brian Deines
The story of one
little monkey and
the courage he
brings to children
ISBN 0-88776-684-6
US $15.95
CAN $22.99
picture book/classic/ethnic folklore
ages 6 to 8
32 pages 11 x 8 1/2
full-color throughout
hardcover with jacket
Rights: World ex North America
40/carton
JUV007000 JUV011000
On Sale: November 8, 2005
The first night I went to work at the shelter, the attendant said,
“You know they will not rest.”
I stood in the doorway of the dormitory crowded with children.
In the dark, the nightmares would come, but rest would not.
Empowering Mexico’s vulnerable street children is no easy task
when the dangers they face are real and many. But there is
incredible strength in an unfinished story, especially if that
story has a small hero who can overcome great odds. Night after
night, Tales of the Monkey King, begun at dark and never finished
until the next day, were precisely what the children needed. The
brave little monkey, who fought against unspeakable odds but was
never conquered, had come from far away to become their hero.
Through him, many found the strength and courage they needed
to face their living nightmares and cheat the King of Death.
Stunning paintings by Brian Deines underscore the message
and speak to the hero in everyone.
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