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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Mr. Penguin has a dashing hat and a battered satchel. He has a packed lunch of fish finger sandwiches. Now he just needs an adventure! So when Bouddica Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects calls for help, Mr. Penguin swings into action. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>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!</p><p>★ "Lighthearted and humorous.... The short chapters and riotous plot will easily win this series starter fans, especially among Inspector Flytrap devotees." --<i>Booklist</i>, STARRED REVIEW</b></p><p>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?</p><p>This quirky, slapstick story from Alex T. Smith, author-illustrator of the popular <i>Claude</i> series, is sure to delight young readers looking for adventure and a laugh. Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in eBook.</p><p><b>Awards: </p><p>Best Children's Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education<br>Cybils (Finalist, Early Chapter Books) --Cybils<br>Top 10 Books for Kids --New York Public Library<br>Beehive Award (Children's Fiction Nominee) --Children's Literature Association of Utah</b></p><p>Also available from Alex T. Smith: <br><i>Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise<br>Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets</p><p>Claude at the Beach<br>Claude on the Big Screen<br>Claude at the Circus<br>Claude in the Country<br>Claude in the City<br>Claude on the Slopes<br>Claude in the Spotlight</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"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.... Fresh and funny, fans of the author's "Claude" series will be delighted to meet Mr. Penguin and companions in this new series opener..." --School Library Journal<br><br>"Lighthearted and humorous... The two-tone illustrations, in orange and black, are comical and elevate Mr.Penguin's antics and worries... The short chapters and riotous plot will easily win this series starter fans, especially among Inspector Flytrap devotees." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW<br><br>"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<br>

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