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Half Brother (2010) is a young adult novel by Kenneth Oppel. In the novel, Oppel combines and fictionalizes several experiments in which chimpanzees learned sign language to communicate. The story follows the Tomlin family as they adopt a baby chimpanzee to see if it can learn and use language.
The story revolves around the unique bond that forms between Ben, the thirteen-year-old son of the family, and Zan. As Ben and Zan develop a deep connection, the novel delves into the ethical implications of the experiment and the impact it has on the Tomlin family dynamics.
1 sty 2010 · For thirteen years, Ben Tomlin was an only child. But all that changes when his mother brings home Zan — an eight-day-old chimpanzee. Ben’s father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family to pursue his latest research project: a high-profile experiment to determine whether chimpanzees can acquire advanced language skills.
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By Kenneth Oppel young adult | 375 pages | Published in NaN young adult fiction realistic fiction historical fiction animals teen canada family middle grade historical
1 paź 2010 · Kenneth Oppel. Scholastic Inc., Oct 1, 2010 - Young Adult Fiction - 384 pages. From the Printz-Honor-winning author of Airborn comes an absorbing YA novel about a teen boy whose...
15 lis 2011 · When Ben Tomlin’s mother brings home his new “baby brother,” an eight-day-old chimpanzee, Ben is far from thrilled. His father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family and moved...
