A Honey of a Chimp

by Norma Klein

Relates the escapades of a chimpanzee who moves in with a human family in New York City.

152 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Norma Klein was born in New York City and graduated cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College with a degree in Russian. She later received her master's degree in Slavic languages from Columbia University.

Ms. Klein began publishing short stories while attending Barnard and since then she had written novels for readers of all ages. The author got her ideas from everyday life and advised would-be writers to do the same -- to write about their experiences or things they really care about.

Ms. Klein died in 1989.

Reviews

[Greta Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was probably about 9 and I loved it so much! I'm 45 now and I still think of this sweet story from time to time. I am going to try and find a copy and see if it holds up for me.