Step into the lush, tropical world of 1960's Panama, where extraordinary childhood adventures await! In this delightful true story, young Nancy and her mischievous capuchin monkey Linus form an unlikely friendship that brings joy, chaos, and plenty of laughter to their Panama Canal Zone neighborhood. When Nancy's father surprises the family with Linus, no one-especially her mother with her perfect French twist hairdo-could have imagined the escapades that would follow. After a rocky start involving a surprise bite (and Nancy biting him right back!), Linus decides cage life isn't for him. Instead, he chooses freedom in the jungle while maintaining his special bond with Nancy, returning daily for his favorite toast and jelly at her kitchen window. From disrupting fancy tea parties at the Governor's House to creating neighborhood mischief, Linus becomes the talk of Balboa Heights. Young readers will be enchanted by this heartwarming tale of friendship, independence, and acceptance, all set against the backdrop of the historic Panama Canal Zone with its unique blend of American and Panamanian cultures.