The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell (Paperback, 2016)

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM, THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF THE UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A FLIGHTLTESS BIRD AND A TEACHER OUT OF HIS DEPTH . . . 'I can't remember the last time I read a book that made me smile so continuously' 5***** Reader Review 'How could a penguin transform so many lives? Read it and see. You'll not regret it' 5***** Reader Review 'Delightful, uplifting, enjoyable, fun and beautifully written' 5***** Reader Review _______ Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure.

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A unique, true story about a penguin living at a boarding school with the teacher who saves its life When schoolteacher Tom Michell pulls a penguin from an oil slick off the coast of Uruguay he has no idea what to do. Back at his apartment, Tom cleans him, but upon returning to the beach the penguin refuses to return to the ocean. Tom has one option- to smuggle the penguin over the Argentinian border to the prestigious boarding school Tom calls home. There follows a heart-warming story of one remarkable penguin, who adapts to boarding school life. Whether it's as team mascot or swimming coach extraordinaire - Juan Salvador the penguin transforms the lives of all he meets.

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PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139781405921800
eBay Product ID (ePID)221249938

Product Key Features

Book TitleThe Penguin Lessons
AuthorTom Michell
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPet Birds, Memorials, Wildlife, Travel Writing
Publication Year2016
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height198mm
Item Width132mm
Item Weight166g

Additional Product Features

Title_AuthorTom Michell
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • Most favourable review

    Fantastic Read

    Really enjoyed this book. Once I started reading I couldn't put down. Highly recommend reading this as it is written straight from the heart, and is a true story of caring, love, amazing humour and the effect selfish mindless actions has on our environment. Fantastic!

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  • Most critical review

    Good read at fair price

    Good enjoyable read delivered very promptly. Rather well used as reflected in price so no complaints nor overjoyed. One for the charity shop when read by other family members.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Penguin lessons - a perfect title about lessons learnt by and through a penguin

    It's simply an enchanting story - and a true one. Amazing how a wild bird can build up a close relationship with human beings, full of trust.

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  • A lovely easy to read yet kept you wondering.

    I liked it so much I bought the book for my daughter

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  • A wonderful book, I had read it myself on my kindle and bought this one as a present for my daughter.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Unique

    A one-off. A light read but with a serious underlying message. Delightful humour suitable for big age range Everyone I lent it to loved it.

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  • Funny and moving with a bit of 80's history thrown in.

    I read this book a whe ago and loved it so bought another copy as a present for a friend.

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  • The penguin lessons

    A lovely true story about a rescued Penguin. Although I do think he should have tried to return him to the wild.

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  • Delightful read, excellent condition

    Loved this story! Charming, uplifting, a delightful read. Book in excellent condition also.

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  • a good read

    As an ex-teacher I found it most interesting and have already recommended it to others. It is a well told story. I came across it while reading for the RNIB where it will shortly be available to the blind.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned