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Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets (Mr. Penguin, 2) Hardcover – October 1, 2019

by Alex T. Smith (Author, Illustrator)

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Mr. Penguin and Colin encounter spooky adventures after crash-landing on a snow-drenched mountain. From Alex T. Smith’s hysterical Mr. Penguin series!

“A peppy mystery brimming with absurdity and laughs, suspenseful moments, and detailed two-tone illustrations…kids will eagerly stay tuned.” ―Booklist

When Mr. Penguin and Colin crash-land on a snowy mountain, they discover strange noises coming from an old, ruined fortress. Might it be connected to the mystery of missing pets? Why are there shadowy figures lurking about? And will Mr. Penguin conquer his fear of flying?

This second installment in the madcap, page-turning series from Alex T. Smith (Claude) is sure to thrill young readers looking for a good adventure and lots of laughs. Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in eBook.

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8 - 12 years
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288 pages
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English
Grade level

3 - 7
Lexile measure

810L
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5.8 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
Publisher

Peachtree Publishing Company
Publication date

October 1, 2019
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1682631303
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978-1682631300
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“The book’s clever plot twists will surprise and delight young readers... Stylish and intricate drawings…a rollicking caper.” ―Foreword Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“Mr. Penguin’s second caper is as silly as the first… Fans will be happy more adventures are in the offing.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Smith delivers a peppy mystery brimming with absurdity and laughs, suspenseful moments, and detailed two-tone illustrations. The idiosyncratic crew has more heart than talent, which results in some genuinely funny moments… Hero and villain tropes give the entire adventure the feel of a well-crafted cartoon episode, and kids will eagerly stay tuned.” ―Booklist Online

About the Author

Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery, and being a rabbit before finally deciding to become an illustrator. He graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Illustration. He is also the author-illustrator of the Claude series.

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Publisher : Peachtree Publishing Company (October 1, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1682631303
ISBN-13 : 978-1682631300
Reading age : 8 - 12 years
Lexile measure : 810L
Grade level : 3 - 7
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 5.8 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches

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- #5,509 in Children's Chapter Books (Books)
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Mr. A. A. Paruk

Exciting

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018

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Funny , interesting story about a detective, mostly interested in his fish fingers and fish paste. Like Gordan and Mr. penguins other friends, who added to the story

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HLW

Mr.Penguin series is a winner!

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020

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My 3rd grade twin boys LOVE these books! The writing is clever and the characters are well developed.

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Great book

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020

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I read this book to my kindergarten class, and found myself constantly reading ahead because I just had to know what happened! The kids loved it just as much as I did.

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A Fine Sequel

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019

This is the second book in the Mr. Penguin series, which now stands at three books but could probably go on for another dozen or so without anyone minding. The first book devoted a good deal of page time and effort to introducing Mr. Penguin, his spider sidekick Colin, and their detective agency. This book takes off like a rocket from page one and the details are filled in on the fly. It would be perfectly fine to start the series here, but I do have a bit of a soft spot for how neatly and elegantly and amusingly Mr. Penguin was first introduced to us.

This time out Mr. Penguin is in full Indiana Jones mode, and the author makes no apologies for that. We have a handy leather satchel instead of a whip, but the gung-ho derring-do is identical. Indeed, possibly as a joke, we open with a ballroom scene about the recovery of an object that plays out very much like the Indiana "Temple of Doom" movie, so there may be a bit of a winking nod there. Once we get through that cold open the real plot starts and it is both easy for a younger reader to follow and inventive and fast paced.

Indeed, what I most appreciate about these books, (apart from the charm and silliness of Mr. Penguin and the cool competence of the unflappable Colin), is how well it combines plot, action and a fast pace, while never outrunning the younger reader. Some elementary and early middle grade books are too simple and some are unnecessarily convoluted, but the Mr. Penguin books hit that sweet middle spot between those extremes.

The drawings, often overlooked or dismissed in books like this, are just right and deserve comment. They are amusing on their own, but of more importance they are inserted at just the right points in the narrative and complement the action in a fashion that guides the younger reader through the story. This isn't by any stretch a graphic novel, but is designed more like a novel that has graphics that actually help explain and illustrate the action.

So, for me, this is a fine addition to the line and a satisfying and entertaining read on its own. Nicely done.

(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

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A light fun read

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020

Mr. Penguin is a penguin.” Makes sense, right? But… that’s not the whole story. He is also an adventurer. With his friends Colin the spider, Edith, and Gordon the pigeon, he solves mysteries and fights bad guys! This book is the second installment in the Mr. Penguin series by Alex Smith. In this book, a lovable penguin named Mr. Penguin and his friends crash land on Schneedorf, and are welcomed into the city of Schneedorf-on-the-Peak, where a mystery of missing rodents awaits…

Set in Schneedorf-on-the-Peak, a town prided on its annual rodent races, this story is much like the book version of a silly cartoon such as Phineas and Ferb or Scooby-Doo. This book is geared towards younger readers, ages 8-12 in my opinion, because of the large font and playful feel, but older readers can equally enjoy the funny characters and silly plot. I would give this book 5 stars because it is funny and adorable with great illustrations. A fun, light read.
Reviewed by Sabina E., age 11, Greater Los Angeles Mensa

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A perfect series for children!

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019

Another fun and humor-filled adventure for Mr. Penguin and Colin in book 2 of this adorable series. In this Indiana Jones inspired character, children of all ages will enjoy the cute illustrations and quirky adventures of Mr. Penguin and his companion. It has just enough illustrations throughout the book for those children still transitioning from picture books to chapter books. A perfect addition to your home or school library, and a must-read series for your reluctant readers! You'll want to keep a few copies of each title in your school library. Recommended for ages 7 and up!

*A DRC was given for an honest review.

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N M Garrard

Mr Penguin is not as clever as he looks! Colin is the mastermind

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2020

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I would recommend this book because it's funny and silly. Also Colin is funny because it's not all the time you read about expert genius Kung fu spiders that bonk giant snakes on the nose. I also like this book because you have to try and work out the mystery before the characters do. The funniest moment is at the end when the secret shadowy figure tells them he is from the B.U.M. agency.

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Polina

Entertaining and fun for 9year olds

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2020

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We have this and other 2 Mr. Penguin bioks and they get read often by my 9 year old. Written to make children laugh. One of our favourite books.

Fantastic book for 6yrs +

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2018

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What great books these are...witty, clever writing, lovely illustrations, great for reluctant readers, full of adventure.

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Amazing read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2021

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My class absolutely adore this series of books. The story, the illustrations and characters are just first class! Would recommend for aged 6+.

Valerie Godfrey

Children’s reading book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2018

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Christmas shopping for my grandson who enjoyed the previous story and this author writes for children with reading difficulties

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