The Penguin Lessons

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This is the true story of the unlikely friendship between a flightless bird and a teacher out of his depth…

So touching that I didnt want it to end. I really loved this book Michael Bond, creator of Paddington

Heartwarmingly eccentric Guardian

Charming Daily Mail

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Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays.

What he doesnt need is a pet. What he really doesnt need is a pet penguin.

But while on holiday in Uruguay he spots a penguin struggling in an oil slick and knows he has to help. And then the penguin refuses to leave his side . . .

Clearly Tom has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. He names him Juan Salvador.

Whether its as the rugby teams mascot, the housekeepers confidant, the host at Toms parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - including Tom, who discovers a compadre like no other . . .

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Readers adore ThePenguin Lessons:

I cant 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. Youll not regret it 5***** Reader Review

Delightful, uplifting, enjoyable, fun and beautifully written 5***** Reader Review

Praise for The Penguin Lessons

Lively and endearing Publishers Weekly

Warm and unique ... its hard not to wish you were there Bookseller

One of the most touching tales weve read all year Heat