Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure (Mr. Penguin #1)

by Alex T Smith (Author) Alex T Smith (Illustrator)

Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure (Mr. Penguin #1)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Mr. Penguin
Meet Mr. Penguin: adventurer (and penguin)!He has a dashing hat. He has a battered satchel. He has a packed lunch of fish finger sandwiches. Now he just needs an adventure! So when Bouddica Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary objects calls for help, Mr. Penguin swings into action. Can he and Colin the spider find the museum's missing treasure before bandits do? Or is this the adventure Mr. Penguin should have never answered?This humorous page-turning story from Alex T. Smith, the author-illustrator of the popular Claude series, is sure to thrill young readers looking for a good adventure.
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Kirkus

Quirky, sharply illustrated... A plot twist and strategic pops of orange among detailed drawings are sure to pull readers along... For fans of the author's Claude series who are looking for a longer chapter book.

School Library Journal

Gr 4-6--Though Mr. Penguin initially appears to be a typical black-and-white web-footed seabird, he is really an adventurer with a jaunty, broad-brimmed hat, and a talented sidekick, Colin. Colin, too, is much more than a simple, small spider. He writes notes and has a powerful Kung Fu kick. Mr. Penguin has been called on to help Miss Bones uncover hidden treasure needed to save the Museum of Extraordinary Things--all before the jewel-thieving O'Hoolihan brothers can execute their nefarious plans. On their way to their first big adventure at the museum, Mr. Penguin and Colin run into an old friend, Edith Hedge, and her pigeon named Gordon, who ultimately contribute to the twists and turns in the nonstop action and a satisfying, happy resolution. Slapstick humor and satire combine to create lots of laughs. Memorable, quirky characters are depicted in detailed, intricate illustrations that add to the over-the-top comedy. VERDICT Fresh and funny, fans of the author's "Claude" series will be delighted to meet Mr. Penguin and companions in this new series opener, originally published in England.--Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library

Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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Alex T Smith
Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, but finally decided to become an illustrator. He earned a first-class honors degree in Illustration from Coventry University and went on to create the award-winning Claude series which has been developed as an animated TV show. When he isn't doodling in his sketchbook, Alex can be found people-watching and eavesdropping. He lives in England with two very tiny and naughty dogs.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781682631201
Lexile Measure
870
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Publication date
April 02, 2019
Series
Mr. Penguin
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV002380 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Penguins
Library of Congress categories
Penguins
Adventure and adventurers
Spiders
Mystery and detective stories
Detective and mystery stories
Detective and mystery fiction
Robbers and outlaws
Museums
Buried treasure
Action and adventure fiction
Brigands and robbers
Treasure troves

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