Books like Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
In the rural setting of Oklahoma, a boy learns that a prize for capturing a troop of escaped monkeys could afford him dreams he has chased. Alongside his grandfather, he embarks on a summer hunt, confronting the challenges of trapping while uncovering the value of family and perseverance.
This juvenile story weaves adventure, animal encounters, and family dynamics into a summer quest that tests courage and resolves.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wilson Rawls
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