A remarkable and unflinching examination of the politics of power. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. But one langur monkey, mico, is prepared to stand up to the tyrannical langur regime and fight for truth. A reallife conflict between rival monkey species in kolkata becomes a dark, violent. Buy monkey wars by richard kurti from waterstones today. Monkey wars has been described as a dark fable in the tradition. Its not enough that a clock is a beautiful object, it also has to work it ne. Monkey wars ebok richard kurti 9781406348811 bokus. An awardwinning, original and gripping thriller which explores the dangers and temptations of power. Perfect for older children and adults of both sexes. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Richard kurti author of monkey wars about richard kurti. Screenwriter kurti draws from history to deliver a powerful allegory in the style of watership down or. Although there are genuinely poignant, loving moments nestled among the tragedies, mostly kurti successfully if depressingly presents what it would look like if small, individual battles over territory or food escalated, under the direction of a single bloodthirsty, charismatic, insane.
Click to read more about monkey wars by richard kurti. Monkey wars by richard kurti choose your troop youtube. In the dusty, crowded streets of kolkata, two monkey species struggle for dominance and power. Read monkey wars by richard kurti available from rakuten kobo. Political stakes are high, blood is spilled, morality becomes hazy and a forbidden romance ignites in this smart, fastpaced story. From baftanominated screenwriter richard kurti comes a gripping and original thriller exploring the dangers of power. Darcy elliman, age 15 monkey wars is a beautiful and well written story from the perspective of two young rival monkeys. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Josh travers, age 14 an absolute page turner, this book flows swiftly and smoothly, taking the reader on a magical journey across the bustling city of kolkata through the eyes of the monkeys that fight to call it home. In 20 he branched out into new areas, with a debut novel, monkey wars, which was longlisted for the cilip carnegie medal, shortlisted for the ukla book awards, and won its category at the coventry inspiration book awards. Strikingly original is how anthony horowitz, author of the alex rider series.
If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. Langur monkeys grieve over fake monkey spy in the wild. All wcpl locations are closed through april 30, 2020. A true story, im told, though the tale screenwriter richard kurti spins out of itan allages allegory of the rise of the nazis arranged around a tragic romance right out of romeo and juliet is as much fiction as fact. But one langur monkey, mico, is prepared to stand up to the tyrannical langur regime and fight for truth, friendship and love. Kurti draws from history to deliver a powerful allegory. When the langur monkey troop rises to power on the dusty streets of calcutta, it is at a price. Striking is how anthony horowitz, author of the alex rider series, describes monkey wars. In 20 he branched out into new areas, with a debut novel, monkey wars, which was longlisted for the cilip carnegie medal, shortlisted for. The school that i am presently working in is introducing this novel to their y8s next week. Monkey wars by richard kurti group think, lust for power, oppression of minority groups and flimsy justifications for war are all themes explored in richard kurti s monkey wars. Its rhesus versus langur in richard kurtis planet of the apeseque debut novel, monkey wars.
Monkey wars is a book written by richard kurti about a war between two troops of monkeys, the rhesus and the langur. A dark fable in the vein of animal farm, watership down, and the wave, this actionpacked pageturner is told entirely from the monkeys points of view and shines a light on the politics of power, the rise of tyrants, and the personal dilemmas that must be faced when your life is on the line. Strikingly original is how anthony horowitz, author of the alex rider series, describes monkey wars. Monkey wars by richard kurti nook book ebook barnes. Robin johansson, age 14 from the start, this book is an action packed page turneri would unquestionably recommend this book. Monkey wars by richard kurti overdrive rakuten overdrive. When the young rhesus papina sneaks back to discover her fathers fate, the two forge an instantaneous bond. Monkey wars isbn 9780385744416 pdf epub richard kurti ebook. Jun 11, 20 when rhesus monkeys are brutally massacred on the dusty streets of kolkata by a troop of powerhungry langur monkeys, micos life. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Looking forward to more from this gifted author, richard kurti. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now.
Monkey wars isbn 9780385744416 pdf epub richard kurti. Monkey wars is a book written by richard kurti about a war between two troops of monkey s, the rhesus and the langur. When a troop of langur monkeys attacks a group of rhesus monkeys, a terrifying struggle for power begins. The author has the ability to write in such a way that the book holds your interest thoroughly. His work includes completed commissions for us studios, including universal, warner bros. In another life, id love to have been a clockmaker. Monkey wars by richard kurti, 9781406368185, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If you think that those themes sound like they have been plucked from news headlines over. Really thrilled that monkey wars is making the awards lists tayshas reading list 2016. Sustained by books, music and new friends, she reconstructs the most painful chapters of her past but also some of its joys. Maladapted by richard kurti 9781406346299paperback.
A young langur, mico, attempts to stop the bloodshed, but becomes. Monkey wars, which was longlisted for the cilip carnegie medal, shortlisted for the ukla book awards, and won its category at the coventry inspiration book awards. A brutal massacre drives the rhesus troop out of the place they called home and forces them to embark on a dangerous journey. This led to a career as a freelance director, and then a. About monkey wars strikingly original is how anthony horowitz, author of the alex rider series, describes monkey wars.
A reallife conflict between rival monkey species in kolkata becomes a dark, violent fable of totalitarianism and resistance. Book to screen in the news video interviews fully booked podcast. Although there are genuinely poignant, loving moments nestled among the tragedies, mostly kurti successfully if depressingly presents what it would look like if small, individual battles over territory or food escalated, under the direction of a single bloodthirsty, charismatic, insane leader, into a fullscale monkey war. Monkey wars by richard kurti 9781406368185paperback. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Monkey wars by richard kurti one of the perks of being a parttime teacher is that i get introduced to books that i would never pick up in a million years. The next book out is an ultramodern thriller, after that.
If you think that those themes sound like they have been plucked from news headlines over the past decade then you are correct. Jan 06, 2015 monkey wars is a great, gripping read. Jun 16, 2015 group think, lust for power, oppression of minority groups and flimsy justifications for war are all themes explored in richard kurti s monkey wars. This led to a career as a freelance director, and then a move into full time screenwriting. Buy monkey wars book online at low prices in india. Monkey wars richard kurti haftad 9781406368185 bokus.
Richard kurti when rhesus monkeys are brutally massacred on the dusty streets of kolkata by a troop of powerhungry langur monkeys, micos life is changed forever. Our main monkey, mico, is a clever little langur whose family has followed lord. Monkey wars by richard kurti is a fantasy fictionscience fiction piece of writing that talks about how two species of monkies fight for their survival. Mico is a very young monkey when humans entice his langur troop into chasing the disruptive rhesus out of the city. This novel shares with us how these two species shape their lives around politics and war. Bookpage contacted kurti to talk about the inspiration behind. Sometimes the only way to make sense of the world, is to write about it. Monkey wars jefferson county public library overdrive. Mico, a privileged langur, becomes entangled in the secrets at the heart of his troops leadership and is shocked at what he discovers. Oct 27, 2015 really thrilled that monkey wars is making the awards lists tayshas reading list 2016. Apr 18, 20 monkey wars is a book written by richard kurti about a war between two troops of monkey s, the rhesus and the langur.
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