# Railway Jack: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon - Hardcover

by **Kt Johnston** (Author), **César Samaniego** (Illustrator)

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 01, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Railway Jack: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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