Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Street

Download or read book Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Street written by Angela Johnson and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2000-12-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Charlene (aka Charlie) first moves to Magnolia Street, she is apprehensive. There seem to be no kids around, and her brother claims they have all been stolen by the maniac monkeys that inhabit the willow trees on the street. But Charlie, full of spunk, immediately finds a kindred spirit on the block named Billy. Together they discover the secrets and treasures of the neighborhood. . . . In a series of connected stories, Johnson brings Magnolia Street to life through the ever-curious Charlie, who is always open to the small wonders around her. Newly independent readers will enjoy Charlie's escapades as she makes herself at home on her new street."--"Booklist