Story Analysis: Half Brother By Kenneth Opel

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Half Brother by Kenneth Opel

Ben was an only child until his dad who is a professor decided to do an experiment with a chimp. Right when he saw the chimp his life had changed. They would have to move to Toronto just because of the chimp. They had named the chimp Zan and the project was to teach Zan sign language. As Zan’s and Ben’s relationship had grew, Ben’s and his Dad’s relationship had gone worse. He would not have any friends and would have to go to a new school. When they had started project Zan, the news went crazy. Everyday Ben would see news reporters at his house. Then they went to a party and Zan had came with them. He met David and Jennifer who were siblings. David and Jennifer were going to go to a private school and Ben’s

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