Sara Gruen is the author of Ape House. Isabel Duncan is in charge of seven Bonobo apes. These Bonobos know how to sign and understand American sign language. Isabel is a scientist at the Great Ape Language Lab. There are animal rights activists protesting that the Bonobos are not being well taken care of but that is not the case. A journalist, John Thigpen, working for a newspaper in Pennsylvania, speaks with Isabel and gets to see the Bonobos. Before coming he brought them 3 backpacks of gifts to ensure the Bonobos will want to see them. Soon after he leaves to file his story the door opens and an explosion happens seriously injuring Isabel and freeing the Bonobos. Once out of the hospital she is bound and determined to get her Bonobos back in her care. John Thigpen helps her discover where they are and how to get them back. The Bonobos are thrilled to see Isabel again. Fascinating story.
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