Kwa and the Ape People

Name: Kwa and the Ape People
Author: Perley Poore Sheehan

Kwa and the Ape People is a classic adventure novel by Perley Poore Sheehan. It tells the story of Kwa, a young African boy who is taken from his home and sold into slavery. He is taken to a strange land, where he is forced to work in a mine. He soon discovers that the people of this land are actually a race of ape-like creatures, and he must find a way to escape and return home. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wise old man, a beautiful princess, and a mysterious stranger. He also learns about the culture and customs of the ape people, and discovers the secrets of their past. In the end, Kwa must use his courage and ingenuity to save himself and his new friends from the dangers of the ape people's world.

By Perley Poore Sheehan · First published 1919 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery · 17 chapters · 20,615 words

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THERE where Sobek, the crocodile king, lay in his muddy cave, it was dim and silent. But Sobek slowly raised his head and listened. In the heavy twilight of the place his eyes shone like dim green lanterns. These eyes of his were all of two feet apart, set high in the barge of a skull that had the length of a man. His body was like a fallen tree.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Perley Poore Sheehan
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 20,615 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 764 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure Fiction — The book follows the protagonist, Kwa, as he embarks on a journey to discover the secrets of the Ape People, which involves facing various obstacles and challenges.
Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious Ape People and their magical powers.
Mystery — Kwa must solve the mystery of the Ape People in order to complete his journey.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, with references to events and people from the past.