The Monkey on Frida's Shoulder by Catherine Barrera (Paperback Book)

Name: The Monkey on Frida's Shoulder by Catherine Barrera (Paperback Book)
Brand: Texas Christian University Press

Texas Christian University Press

The Monkey on Frida\u2019s Shoulder is an imaginative re-telling of the life of Frida Kahlo, seen through the eyes of her house pet Nat\u2014a talking spider monkey with a taste for linguistics, haute couture, and detective novels. After fleeing the destruction of his native jungle, the orphaned monkey arrives in Mexico City in the early 20th century, where he forms an unlikely bond with spirited young Frida Kahlo. Together they roam the city streets, their mischief tinged with rebellion, as Nat pledges loyalty to Frida through devastating accidents, ideological battles, and her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera.\nBut devotion has its limits. As Frida\u2019s world grows darker and more insular, Nat is forced to confront the cost of loyalty and the need for moral clarity. His journey beyond the Casa\n\nThe Monkey on Frida's Shoulder\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the ;