Mr. Penguin and the lost treasure

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Title:

Mr. Penguin and the lost treasure

Author:

Smith, Alex T., author.

Series:

Mr. Penguin ;

Series Number:

Summary:

Aspiring Professional Adventurer Mr. Penguin and his colleague, Colin the spider, try to find a treasure rumored to be buried in The Museum of Extraordinary Objects before bandits do.

General Note:

"First published in Great Britain in 2017 by Hodder and Stoughton."

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

202 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm

Genre:

Detective and mystery fiction.

Action and adventure fiction.

Subject Term:

Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction.

Museums -- Juvenile fiction.

Thieves -- Juvenile fiction.

Penguins -- Juvenile fiction.

Spiders -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Peachtree,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781682631201

Publication Information:

Atlanta : Peachtree, 2019.

Call Number:

J SMITH

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Dashing detective Mr. Penguin and his Adventuring gang are in for a wild ride when they're hired to find a treasure before bandits do! From Alex T. Smith's delightfully illustrated, mystery-detective series.

When Bouddica Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects calls for help in locating prized valuables, Mr. Penguin and his kung fu spider sidekick, Colin, swing into action. Following a map and clues, Mr. Penguin stumbles onto secret staircases, alligators, and falling toilets.

Things really take a turn for the worse when Mr. Penguin learns the real crooks are closer to snatching the loot than he thought! Can Mr. Penguin foil this perilous plot and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich?

Alex T. Smith's Mr. Penguin is a page-turning, illustrated middle grade series that is sure to thrill young readers looking for a good adventure and major laughs. Two color illustrations throughout.

Author Notes

Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, but finally decided to become an illustrator. He earned a first-class honors degree in Illustration from Coventry University and went on to create the award-winning Claude series which has been developed as an animated TV show. When he isn't doodling in his sketchbook, Alex can be found people-watching and eavesdropping. He lives in England with two very tiny and naughty dogs.

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School Library Journal Review

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 © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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