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During a summer at the fictional Green Knowe, a young Chinese refugee immerses himself in the village’s rustic charm while developing a strange friendship with a gorilla that slipped from the London Zoo. The story blends rural English setting with themes of human-animal relationships, the resilience of refugees, and the gentle wonder of nature, all viewed through the eyes of a child.
The novel is part of the Green Knowe Chronicles, a series that balances imaginative storytelling with realistic social issues. It invites readers to consider the connections that bridge species and cultures, reflecting the timeless allure of friendship and the healing potential of nature.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lucy M. Boston
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