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Penguin & House 3

Series: Penguin & House
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Penguin & House 3 follows Pen, a penguin devoted to pancakes and meticulous home care, as he navigates life in the city alongside his human friend Hayakawa. Unable to communicate through words, Pen expresses his affection by doing laundry and hunting for bargains at the supermarket. This final volume chronicles their unique, heartfelt companionship through whimsical adventures—from being trapped overnight at a haunted inn to humorous mishaps involving time loops and mistaken identity at the aquarium.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Fans of gentle, quirky graphic novels and stories celebrating unconventional friendships will enjoy this heartwarming series. It pairs well with titles like A Man and His Cat and Way of the Househusband.

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Penguin & House 3 by Akiho Ieda offers a warm and amusing glimpse into the unique companionship between Pen, a penguin with a penchant for pancakes and meticulous household management, and Hayakawa, his human friend.

Despite their inability to communicate verbally, Pen expresses his affection through everyday tasks like laundry and finding the best deals at the supermarket. This narrative of their life together is a delightful addition to your shelf, particularly if you enjoy books like A Man and His Cat or Way of the Househusband!

Penguin & House 3 continues to entertain as Pen the Penguin endeavours to assist Hayakawa the Human, but hilariously, his efforts often go awry. From spending a night trapped at a haunted inn to experiencing a time loop with a baby chick and ending up in comical situations with other penguins at the aquarium, Pen’s adventures will keep you amused and rooting for this determined bird.

Final Volume! Someone really ought to give this bird a break!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646513482

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Manga artist Akiho Ieda debuted in 2014 with the series Very Well Done. Ieda's first series to be released in English is Penguin & House from Kodansha Comics.

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