Mr Popper's Penguins

Name: Mr Popper's Penguins
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780316058438
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Richard Atwater and Florence Atwater

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Summary

Mr Popper's Penguins is a whimsical tale about Mr Popper, a humble house painter whose life is turned upside down after he receives a surprise gift of a penguin. As Mr Popper adds more penguins to his collection, his home and life become delightfully chaotic. The story unfolds with heart and humour, exploring themes of adventure and the pursuit of dreams.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this charming tale if you're fascinated by whimsical adventures and enjoy stories featuring animals, particularly penguins. Intended for a younger audience but delightful for all ages, it follows the antics and excitement that unfold when an unlikely group of penguins arrive in an ordinary man's life, offering humour and heartwarming moments.

With over 1 million copies sold, this Newbery Honor-winning novel about lovable, bumbling Mr. Popper and his 12 pet penguins will now have a brand-new cover and interior illustrations!

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This Newbery Honor-winning novel, with over 1 million copies sold, now celebrates its 80th anniversary with a new look and interior illustrations!

Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house.

First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents.

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 Popper's Penguins has charmed readers with its whimsical and humorous story depicting the adventures of Mr. Popper and his delightful troupe of penguins. Many reviews appreciate its blend of imagination and absurdity, finding it a delightful read for children and adults alike. Critiques often mention the book's ability to entertain while subtly exploring themes of dreams and unconventional living.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316058438

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

Illustrated by Robert Lawson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 146g

Pages: 139

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About the Author

Before his death in 1948, Richard Atwater was a newspaper columnist and a professor of Greek. He is best known for writing Mr. Popper's Penguins with his wife, Florence, who finished the novel when he fell ill. Together, they were honored with the 1939 Newbery Honor Award.