One Hot Penguin
  • Published: 28 July 2011
  • ISBN: 9780552564786
  • Imprint: Young Corgi
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $27.99

One Hot Penguin

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30 Nov 2012
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28 Jul 2011
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Highly original tale about a small boy who befriends a penguin on a visit to the zoo.

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...
  • Published: 28 July 2011
  • ISBN: 9780552564786
  • Imprint: Young Corgi
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $27.99
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About the author

Jamie Rix

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.

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