The Challenge of Aab Author:Jane E. Sperry From the very first, the tribe of orangutans knew that little Aab was special. As he grew older he wasn't interested in joining the others in games, but preferred to investigate the jungle by himself. One day, Aab rescued a strange young orang from the jaws of a crocodile. The newcomer, Tuv, proved to be a bully and a braggart, and soon had all ... more »the young orangs under his control. Aab's Grandfather, the Chief, urged him to challenge Tuv for the leadership; but much to his Grandfather's disappointment, Aab refused to fight. One day, in an encounter with the dreaded enemy--man--Tuv was wounded and the tribe scattered, but Aab stayed to nurse Tuv back to health. Gradually, Tuv learned to understand the meaning of honor, friendship and courage. And when the tribe was at last reunited, the orangs had to abandon their old ways and elect a new leader.« less