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Set in 1973, the story follows a renowned Canadian behavioral psychologist who invites his family to participate in a groundbreaking experiment: determining whether chimpanzees can acquire advanced language skills. He brings home a newborn chimp named Zan and entrusts his thirteen‑year‑old son with the task of treating the animal as a little brother. The narrative explores the challenges of human‑animal communication, the dynamics of sibling‑like friendships across species, and the impact of experimental research on family life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kenneth Oppel
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