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Is there a lot of animal related deaths or cruelty in this book (assuming apes)? I understand that there probably is, lol. I am just a sensitive soul. I can take some animal death. I just didn't want to read this, if it was some sort of blood-bath, lol. I could care less if the people die, i am just worried about the animals and/or apes, lol. Thank you!

Amy Wow, it's been 44 days since you asked this but no one answered yet so here you go. There are a few animal deaths but they are not without reason (sel…moreWow, it's been 44 days since you asked this but no one answered yet so here you go. There are a few animal deaths but they are not without reason (self defense without ruining too much) and there's definitely a lot more people who die than animals. The book definitely does not condone animal cruelty. If you are an animal person, you probably will like the story about Amy the ape. She's based on an ape in real life (I think her name is koko). (less)

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Shane Duquette You're thinking of Michael Crichton's State of Fear. The scene you're describing happens to a minor character near the end of the book.…moreYou're thinking of Michael Crichton's State of Fear. The scene you're describing happens to a minor character near the end of the book.(less)

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Is this book okay for a 5th grader who is interested to read it?

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Not at all. He does explain some of the history of cruelty to animals and how treatment of animals have become more humane. I haven’t read the whole book but I don’t expect animal violence. What do you think?

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