by Gill Lewis (Author), Susan Meyer (Illustrator)
"A riveting survival adventure with an important message." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Imara and Bobo are two children living with a band of rebel soldiers in the African jungle. When an orphaned gorilla is brought to their camp they swear to protect it. But in their war-ravaged world, can they ever find true safety? Deep in the heart of the Congo, a baby gorilla is captured by a group of rebel soldiers. Imara and Bobo are also prisoners in the rebels' camp. When they learn that the gorilla will be sold into captivity, they swear to return it to the wild before it's too late. But the consequences of getting caught are too terrible to think about. Will the bond between the gorilla and the children give them the courage they need to escape?
Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 15, 2018
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Gorilla Dawn
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 9