The Human Apes Author:Dale Bick. Carlson ALA NOTABLE BOOK JUNIOR LITERARY GUILD SELECTION Todd and his friends, Diana and Johnny, are part of an expedition to study the mountain gorillas in Africa. Todd is drawn to a group of gorillas, one of whom speaks to him. He has discovered the human apes, humans who have spent 6,000 years camouflaging themselves behind gorilla-like characteris... more »tics. In their underground laboratories, their goal is to free themselves from the harmful characteristics of humans, eventually freeing the mind from the confines of the body into the complete freedom of the universe. They invite Todd to remain with them. Diana and Johnny remind Todd this means giving up being human. Author of over 50 books, Carlson has received three ALA Notable Book Awards, the Christopher Award, YALSA nominated Quick Picks for Teens, VOYA Honor Book....« less