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Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise
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Series: Mr Penguin
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From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+ readers of Dave Pigeon.
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From the international bestselling creator of CLAUDE comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith.
Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn't like water, and he can't swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board – and anyway, Mr Penguin feels like a rest after some busy Adventuring. What's more, fish finger sandwiches are apparently available twenty-four hours a day. Heaven!
But despite the glamorous film stars and party atmosphere, Mr Penguin can't help but feel that something shifty is happening on board. And when he befriends a young stowaway with a mystery of her own to solve, he soon finds that Adventures are lying in wait after all...
This is the third Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure.
Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.
Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:
'Addictive slapstick' - Guardian
'The perfect introduction to mystery stories' - Scotsman
Have you read them all?
1. Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure
2. Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets
3. Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise
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Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets
From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress?...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom
From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+ readers of Dave Pigeon. Follow Mr Penguin and his trusty sidekick Colin (the spider) as they head into the desert! When their good friend Edith is kidnapped, they're on their...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure
From the international bestselling creator of Claude, comes a brand new hero - Mr Penguin, adventurer and penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery, and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design. It has been weeks since Mr Penguin's last adventure and he's been...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late October -
Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise
From the international bestselling creator of CLAUDE comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn't like water, and he can't swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board – and anyway, Mr Penguin...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise by Alex T. Smith is praised for its quirky humour and engaging illustrations, resonating particularly well with younger readers. The mix of adventure and whimsy keeps the audience captivated, and the characters receive favourable mentions for their charm. Parents and children alike appreciate the clever storyline that maintains a fun and light-hearted tone throughout.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781444944587
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Illustration: Illustrated in black and orange
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 212.0mm
Weight: 461g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Author-illustrator Alex T. Smith is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Claude series, which is published in 20 languages worldwide, and is now on TV. Alex's newest series is the critically acclaimed and well-loved Mr Penguin. Alex has won the UKLA Picture Book Award, the Children's Book of the World Illustration Award and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award. He has also been the official World Book Day illustrator.
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