When Rhesus monkeys are brutally massacred on the dusty streets of Kolkata by a troop of power-hungry Langur monkeys, Mico’s life is changed for ever.

As he attempts to help the surviving Rhesus, he becomes increasingly entangled in the secrets that lie at the heart of the corrupt Langur leadership. And, as more blood is spilt, Mico quickly realizes that choosing between right and wrong will not be as easy as he first thought.

Monkey Wars by Richard Kurti is one of my most anticipated reads from Walker Books Australia this month.  It sounds really original and exciting.  Sounds like a great book for those kids who like Erin Hunter’s books.

Monkey Wars is out now in NZ from Walker Books Australia.