Gertrude Lintz, a New York socialite who believes that animals should not be caged, raises a gorilla named Buddy and reluctantly realizes that he is not suited for city life.
A strange friendship develops between a young Chinese refugee who is spending the summer at Green Knowe and a gorilla who has escaped from the London Zoo.
An introduction to gorillas that describes how they use their hands and feet and what they eat; and includes a glossary and a list of resources. Presented in English and Spanish.