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Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise

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Series: Mr Penguin
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In Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise, Mr. Penguin sets off on a holiday expedition aboard the luxury cruise ship, the Saucy Sandra, seeking relaxation. However, adventure soon follows him as he uncovers a mystery involving very unusual passengers. Alongside his trusty spider sidekick, Colin, Mr. Penguin must solve the mystery before the ship meets its doom.
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You might enjoy this delightful and thrilling voyage if you are a fan of quirky adventures, witty humour, and charming illustrations. This fun-filled story takes you on an exotic cruise with an endearing penguin detective and his loyal spider companion, offering intrigue, mystery, and lots of laughs for young readers.

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Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise

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 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.

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INFORMATION

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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