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Monkey Magic

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A handful of black-and-white pictures illustrate Monkey Magic: The Curse of Mukada is a fantastic novel for young adults about a mysterious curse that is causing the orangutans of Mukada Nature Reserve to fall sick and journey toward the coast. Eleven-year-old Romy Alexander, visiting Borneo along with her father, remains skeptical of the park warden's explanation that the orangutans are overcrowded. Romy's own extraordinary powers come to light, and soon she realizes that she is the only hope of breaking a malevolent curse upon the orangutans. A dangerous yet engaging adventure evolves. It should be noted that the authors of Monkey Magic prove their respect for orangutans by donating ten percent of their royalties for Monkey Magic to orangutan conservation charities.

Orangutans of the Mukada Nature Reserve are getting sick and heading to the coast. But what's causing this unusual phenomenon? Is it overpopulation, as suggested by the park warden? Romy and her scientist father plan a visit to investigate, since something doesn't feel quite right.

Soon after their arrival, Romy hears of the curse of Mukada - and she also discovers Monkey Magic. This magic helps her to communicate with the orangutans, with surprising results. Armed with new information, she and her father are able to solve the mystery and save the orangutans.

Monkey Magic also provides facts about orangutans, and how their habitats are being threatened by human encroachment. This delightful, magical tale shows us how greed can harm wildlife, and why we need to take immediate action to try to stop it. I highly recommend this enjoyable story with a great environmental message.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

MONKEY MAGIC was a huge hit in our house. We loved the exotic Borneo jungle setting and the environmental theme. I would recommend this book to any child who loves animals and craves adventure. My 10-year-old daughter is eagerly awaiting a sequel!

Here are what the critics have said:

"I read Monkey Magic to my son Robert. He loved this book and is even more inspired to become a Wildlife Warrior!"

TERRI IRWIN, conservationist, owner of Australia Zoo

"It's a wonderful, magical story. I'm sure children will both benefit from it and love it." ZAC GOLDSMITH, environmentalist, writer

"A gripping adventure with an important message."

JEREMY STRONG, best-selling children's author

"Super book! Please buy it, treasure it in your library and share its message with your family." DAVID BELLAMY, television presenter, conservationist and writer

"Monkey Magic is an enchanting story."

"JUNGLE" JACK HANNA, Emmy winning "Into the Wild" host, Columbus Zoo director

"It's a wonderful book and an exciting adventure! The book deserves to be read and enjoyed by as many children as possible. I couldn't stop once I'd started. The author combines magic with descriptions of real orangutans fantastically well." ANGELA ROYSTON, author of more than 200 children's books

"A gripping adventure that will touch the heart of any child. A must read for any child or parent. It ensnares you into the fight of good against evil, the struggle against greed, crooks - and the fate of the orangutan." DR. CHRISTIAN NELLEMANN, Editor, United Nations report "The Last Stand of the Orangutan"

"Monkey Magic is magic!" FANNY LAI, Singapore Zoo, Executive Director

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