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Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets

Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets

Published in
2018
4.17
on Goodreads (321)

Description

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+ readers of Dave Pigeon. 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 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 4. Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
288 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Entertaining and quirky characters
  • Fast-paced and engaging plot
  • Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Introduces elements of mystery in a child-friendly manner