Jakob Wegelius Ordre des livres

Eines Nachts ertappt Sally Jones im Hafen von Lissabon einen Mann an Bord der Hudson Queen. Was hat der Karussellwärter Harvey Jenkins mit dem blinden Hahn auf der Schulter auf dem Schiff verloren? Als eine kostbare Perlenkette auftaucht, machen Sally Jones und der Chief sich auf die Suche nach der rechtmäßigen Besitzerin. Eine Spur führt nach Schottland. Sie begegnen einer alten Chinesin, die mehr über das wertvolle Schmuckstück weiß: Es gehörte einst einem gewissen Shetland Jack, einem Perlenfischer, der es für seine Tochter Rose anfertigen ließ. Doch Rose ist verschollen und Sally Jones und der Chief geraten unversehens in die Fänge von Glasgows Schmugglerkönigin … Ein spannender und atmosphärischer Abenteuerroman, der von den Ufern des Tejo bis ins schottische Hochland und in Glasgows Unterwelt führt.

Sally Jones returns in the thrilling sequel to The Murderer's Ape! With gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow, but there fall into the clutches of one of the city's most ruthless gangs, commanded by a fearsome smuggler queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself. Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally Jones must use all her strength, determination and compassion to escape and unravel the mysterious story of the False Rose - a twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the South Seas.

A captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout ‘I don't know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It's ingenious, it's moving, it's charming, it's beautiful, it's exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy." - Philip Pullman Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she's an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja's turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets.

Another gripping Sally Jones adventure - the gorgeously illustrated, graphic novel prequel to The Murderer's Ape This is the story of a gorilla like no other. This is the story of a fantastic voyage across the world, from the Congolese rainforest to the grand bazaar of Istanbul, from Borneo to London, Singapore and beyond. The story of a mysterious jewel thief and a sad sailor with a heart of gold. A story of friendship and adventure on the high seas. This is the story of Sally Jones.