Fiction

N o v e m b e r

Tales of the Monkey King

Benjamin Santamaria

Illustrated by Brian Deines

The first night I went to work at the shelter, the attendant said, 

 You know they will not rest. 

I stood in the doorway of the dormitory crowded with children. 

In the dark, the nightmares would come, but rest would not.

The story of one 

Empowering Mexico's vulnerable street children is no easy task

little monkey and 

when the dangers they face are real and many. But there is

the courage he 

incredible strength in an unfinished story, especially if that 

brings to children

story has a small hero who can overcome great odds. Night after

night, Tales of the Monkey King, begun at dark and never finished

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until the next day, were precisely what the children needed. The

US $15.95

brave little monkey, who fought against unspeakable odds but was

CAN $22.99

never conquered, had come from far away to become their hero.

picture book/classic/ethnic folklore

Through him, many found the strength and courage they needed

ages 6 to 8

to face their living nightmares and cheat the King of Death.

32 pages   11 x 8 1/2

Stunning paintings by Brian Deines underscore the message

full color throughout

and speak to the hero in everyone.

hardcover with jacket

Rights: World ex North America

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On Sale: November 8, 2005

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