Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure (Mr. Penguin Series #1)

by Alex T. Smith

Overview

Meet Mr. Penguin: adventurer (and penguin). He has a dashing hat. A battered satchel. And a kung-fu spider sidekick. Now he just needs an adventure!

★ “Lighthearted and humorous…. The short chapters and riotous plot will easily win this series starter fans, especially among Inspector Flytrap devotees.” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

When Bouddica Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects calls for help, Mr. Penguin swings into action. Can he and Colin the spider find the museum’s missing treasure before bandits do? Or is this the adventure Mr. Penguin should have never answered?

This quirky, slapstick story from Alex T. Smith, author-illustrator of the popular Claude series, is sure to delight young readers looking for adventure and a laugh. Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in eBook.

Awards:

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education
Cybils (Finalist, Early Chapter Books) —Cybils
Top 10 Books for Kids —New York Public Library
Beehive Award (Children’s Fiction Nominee) —Children’s Literature Association of Utah

Also available from Alex T. Smith:
Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise
Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets

Claude at the Beach
Claude on the Big Screen
Claude at the Circus
Claude in the Country
Claude in the City
Claude on the Slopes
Claude in the Spotlight

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682631201
Publisher:	Peachtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Series:	Mr. Penguin Series , #1
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	1,233,056
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery, and being a rabbit before finally deciding to become an illustrator. He graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Illustration. He is also the author-illustrator of the Claude series.

Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery, and being a rabbit before finally deciding to become an illustrator. He graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Illustration. He is also the author-illustrator of the Claude series.

Editorial Reviews

03/01/2019

Gr 4–6—Though Mr. Penguin initially appears to be a typical black-and-white web-footed seabird, he is really an adventurer with a jaunty, broad-brimmed hat, and a talented sidekick, Colin. Colin, too, is much more than a simple, small spider. He writes notes and has a powerful Kung Fu kick. Mr. Penguin has been called on to help Miss Bones uncover hidden treasure needed to save the Museum of Extraordinary Things—all before the jewel-thieving O'Hoolihan brothers can execute their nefarious plans. On their way to their first big adventure at the museum, Mr. Penguin and Colin run into an old friend, Edith Hedge, and her pigeon named Gordon, who ultimately contribute to the twists and turns in the nonstop action and a satisfying, happy resolution. Slapstick humor and satire combine to create lots of laughs. Memorable, quirky characters are depicted in detailed, intricate illustrations that add to the over-the-top comedy. VERDICT Fresh and funny, fans of the author's "Claude" series will be delighted to meet Mr. Penguin and companions in this new series opener, originally published in England.—Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library

School Library Journal

Quirky, sharply illustrated… A plot twist and strategic pops of orange among detailed drawings are sure to pull readers along… For fans of the author's Claude series who are looking for a longer chapter book.”—Kirkus Reviews

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