The Bushbabies
This is the story of an African journey made by three improbably companions: Jacqueline whose family is bound for England, her tiny pet Tarsier called a Bushbaby, and Tembo Murumbi, her father's former assistant and now her friend and protector. Jackie's fierce devotion to her pet has led her to persuade Tembo to help her return the Bushbaby to its native home. But what begins as a piece of foolish but forgivable childish determination soon develops into a flight with tragic implications. The authorities, believing Jackie to have been kidnapped by Tembo, issue orders to pursue and shoot him on sight. But this is not the only danger: prolonged drought has upset the wildlife, caused forest fires, and is soon to be ended by deluge and flood. Illustrated in black and white by Victor Ambrus. See my actual picture of this book.