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Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets

Book 2
By Alex T. Smith
Series: Mr Penguin
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In Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets, Mr Penguin sets off on a thrilling adventure to a remote fortress, aiming to unravel a new mystery. Armed with his detective skills and a sense of humour, he faces perilous challenges alongside his spider sidekick, Colin. The duo must use their wits to untangle secrets and uncover the truth hidden within the fortress.
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You might enjoy this book if you love fast-paced adventures filled with mystery and humour. It's perfect for readers who delight in quirky characters and enjoy solving puzzling secrets, offering a blend of action and charm that captivates children and adults alike.

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Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets

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 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? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?

Find out in the second 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

Claude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow him on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith.

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Alex T. Smith's second book in the Mr Penguin series is an action-packed and humorous adventure, enriched by a distinctly British charm. Critics praise its fast-paced narrative and slapstick comedy, complemented by intricate illustrations that bring the story to life. The book is imaginative and filled with delightful details, promising an engaging read for young fans of illustrated stories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444932102

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: Illustrated in black and orange

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 457g

Pages: 288

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Alex T. Smith Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Mr Penguin Young Adult

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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