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The unique, moving and heartwarming true story of an unlikely friendship which captured imaginations around the world . . .
'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…
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2 authors picked The Penguin Lessons as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I have always loved penguins; something about their waddle and confidence appeals to me!
As soon as I started reading about the amazing life of Juan Salvador, a little penguin rescued from an oil slick in South America, I was hooked, rooting for the little guy as he and the English schoolteacher who saved him as they make their way through various adventures and challenges.
Juan Salvador becomes the mascot for a rugby team in Argentina and endears himself to everyone, listening with his head cocked and imparting penguin wisdom through his beady eyes. It’s a lovely book, beautifully written,…
For lighter penguin reading, The Penguin Lessons is a charming true story, told by a man who rescued an oiled Magellanic penguin from a beach in Uruguay. After cleaning the penguin and attempting to release it, the bird stubbornly refused to return to the sea - and the author found himself with an unusual new roommate, leading to many entertaining adventures. I’m sure I’m biased due to my experience rehabilitating oiled penguins, but I found this to be a very engaging and heartwarming story. (Side note: one should never attempt to rehabilitate or keep a penguin - or other wild…
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