Minnie's Pet Monkey

"Minnie's Pet Monkey" by Madeline Leslie is a children's book, likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Minnie and her adventures with her pet monkey, Jacko. The book is a charming exploration of childhood innocence, curiosity, and the playful yet mischievous nature of animals. The narrative follows Minnie as she interacts with Jacko, describing his antics, personality, and the trials that come with owning a pet monkey. From his arrival on a ship to his lively behavior in the Lee household, Jacko often finds himself in troublesome situations, whether causing funny chaos in the kitchen or sparking delightful moments of laughter and concern from Minnie's family. Through their playful experiences, the story captures the bond between a child and her pet, emphasizing themes of companionship, the responsibilities of pet ownership, and the unexpected challenges that arise from a monkey's spirited and unpredictable character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.