by John Crocker
First published 2017
Fifi, a young chimpanzee, is captured from her forest home and sold to a medical research facility. Alone and terrified, she dreams of escaping to find her family. When a fire breaks out, Fifi seizes her chance and flees into the unknown. Navigating the perils of the urban jungle, she forms an unlikely bond with a homeless veteran. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across state lines, evading the lab's ruthless trackers. In a race against time, Fifi must brave unfamiliar territory and confront her own fears to reunite with the only family she's ever known. At its heart, "Following Fifi" is a poignant tale of resilience, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Genres: fiction, animals, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-allies
Setting: Forest, Medical Research Facility, Urban Jungle
Period: Contemporary
296 pages · Kindle Edition · Pegasus Books
Content warnings: animal-death