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Oppel, Kenneth

Half Brother

375 pp. | Scholastic | September, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-22925-8 $17.99
(2) YA Ben's father researches whether or not chimpanzees can learn language. Zan is introduced into the household, and Ben bonds with the lonely, inquisitive chimp. While subplots touch on typical adolescent concerns, the novel's lynchpin is the relationship between Ben and Zan. Oppel provocatively explores not only what separates humans from animals but also the ethics of using animals for our benefit.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2010

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