One Hot Penguin

by Jamie Rix

Overview

When a young boy called Phelan Whelan is taken to the zoo by his mum on a hot summer's day, the last thing he expects is for a small hot penguin to stow away in his rucksack. Phelan soon realizes that Whistler the penguin can't live in his house, and together they plan to find a new home for him. Preferably an island somewhere near the South Pole...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446451694
Publisher:	Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication date:	11/30/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Jamie Rix is one of the funniest writers working in children's books today. His GRIZZLY TALES FOR GRUESOME KIDS won the 'Children's Choice' Smarties Award in 1990 and his teenage novel JOHNNY CASANOVA was shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book Award. He has written several younger books including a number of picture books.

From a theatrical family (he is the son of Brian (Lord) Rix), Jamie started work at the Royal Court and has worked on many BBC programmes including SMITH AND JONES, TEENAGE HEALTH FREAK and HOW TO BE A LITTLE SOD.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-3-This popular British children's tale by Jamie Rix is an enjoyable read-aloud. Narrator Tommy Tiernan lends his comedic voice to the antics of Whistler, a penguin trying to make his great escape from a very hot zoo. When young Phelen Whelan shows up at the zoo with big coat pockets, Whistler takes the opportunity to find his way out of the zoo and on to an adventure. A moving tale of friendship and problem-solving, this funny story with its clever language will entertain young listeners. Appropriate for listening centers, reading classes, literature studies, geography studies and general circulation, the length and reading level of this title will be appreciated by those who work with reluctant readers. Consider this purchase essential for libraries with audio collections.-Kirsten Martindale, Buford Academy, GA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

EBOOK COMMENTARY

Gr 1-3-This popular British children's tale by Jamie Rix is an enjoyable read-aloud. Narrator Tommy Tiernan lends his comedic voice to the antics of Whistler, a penguin trying to make his great escape from a very hot zoo. When young Phelen Whelan shows up at the zoo with big coat pockets, Whistler takes the opportunity to find his way out of the zoo and on to an adventure. A moving tale of friendship and problem-solving, this funny story with its clever language will entertain young listeners. Appropriate for listening centers, reading classes, literature studies, geography studies and general circulation, the length and reading level of this title will be appreciated by those who work with reluctant readers. Consider this purchase essential for libraries with audio collections.-Kirsten Martindale, Buford Academy, GA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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