Threatened 12+

About this book

A gripping journey into the world of chimpanzees — and the life of an African boy whose fate becomes entwined with them — from National Book Award Finalist Eliot Schrefer

An African boy living on the streets escapes his jailer by heading into the forest with a scientist who is not entirely what he seems. They've come to study chimpanzees, but when the scientist disappears, the boy must fend for himself — and then join forces with the chimps to save their habitat from unwelcome intruders.

Reviews

Praise for Threatened:

A National Book Award finalist

*"Engrossing action and characters readers will keep thinking about in a splendid survival story." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"Gripping…Schrefer pulls no punches as he showcases the beauty and danger of both urban Gabon and the jungle." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Fascinating and sure to lead to discussion." --School Library Journal

"Schrefer's compassion and empathy for the people and chimpanzees and other animals of this part of Africa come through loud and clear." --Horn Book

Praise for Endangered:

A National Book Award finalist

"Dazzling, big-hearted . . . As riveting as the action is, it's the nuanced portraits of the characters, human and ape, that make the story so deeply affecting." --The New York Times Book Review

* "Schrefer spares no detail . . . This drama is clearly written from the heart." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Taut, heart-wrenching." --The Washington Post

"A poignant and moving story." --School Library Journal