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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Have you ever met a talking chimp? Sebastian Winthrop is not only a talking chimp, he’s also a first-rate detective. Just don’t call him a monkey as he’s really a chimp. Friendly, too, and it’s a good thing because in Michael Dell’s Monkey Flip, Addie and Bennett have just learned that their father, the fearsome wrestler, Bonecrusher, has been charged with murdering one of his fellow wrestlers, and they need professional help – fast. Sebastian is thorough in his investigation, and he teaches the young siblings some tips on how to develop good detective skills. Sebastian has some aspirations of his own: “The only real growth comes from change. My life needs changing. … I must continue to grow, change, and evolve. I wish to be part of something bigger than myself.”
Michael Dell’s middle-grade novel, Monkey Flip: A Sebastian Winthrop, Chimp Detective, Mystery, is a fun-packed story that will have young readers craving more. The plot follows Sebastian and the two young people who hire him, as he uncovers the mystery surrounding the murder for which Bonecrusher is accused. The narrative is effective and thorough, and even readers with little knowledge of wrestling can follow along easily. Dialogue is believable and used to add another dimension to the plot as well as develop the characters. Readers will enjoy the story's humor as well as the themes of family, grief, acceptance, and teamwork. Even the reluctant reader would find this story difficult to put down. A great read.
