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In the heart of the Congo, two children are taken hostage by rebel soldiers. Determined to protect the wilderness, they embark on a daring mission to release a captive baby gorilla back into the forest before it can be sold. Their courageous struggle highlights the perilous intersection of human conflict and wildlife conservation.
Set amid the jungle’s peril, the story follows the children’s ingenuity and resolve as they navigate treacherous conditions, guided by the hope of restoring the animal’s natural habitat.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gill Lewis
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