Mr. Popper's Penguins
Published on 14. June 2011
140 pages
978-1-4532-1960-7 (ISBN)
Description
Mr. Popper and his family have penguins in the fridge and an ice rink in the basement in this hilarious Newbery Honor book that inspired the hit movie!
How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family's lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve, and the Poppers must set out on their own adventure to preserve their home.
First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a classic tale that has enchanted young readers for generations.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richard and Florence Atwater including rare photos from the authors' estate.
How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family's lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve, and the Poppers must set out on their own adventure to preserve their home.
First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a classic tale that has enchanted young readers for generations.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richard and Florence Atwater including rare photos from the authors' estate.
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07/2009
Little, Brown Young Readers
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Richard Tupper Atwater (1892-1948) lived in Chicago and worked as a journalist, often writing humorous pieces for newspapers such as the
Chicago Tribune. He wrote two books for children before beginning
Mr. Popper's Penguins, a 1939 Newbery Honor Book. Before he could finish the story, however, he became ill. His wife, Florence Hasseltine Atwater (1899-1979) finished the book, helping launch a story that has remained popular for generations.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Chapter I. Stillwater
- Chapter II. The Voice in the Air
- Chapter III. Out of the Antarctic
- Capter IV. Captain Cook
- Capter V. Troubles with a Penguin
- Capter VI. More Troubles
- Capter VII. Captain Cook Builds a Nest
- Capter VIII. Penguin's Promenade
- Capter IX. In the Barber Shop
- Capter X. Shadows
- Capter XI. Greta
- Capter XII. More Mouths to Feed
- Capter XIII. Money Worries
- Capter XIV. Mr. Greenbaum
- Capter XV. Popper's Performing Penguins
- Capter XVI. On the Road
- Capter XVII. Fame
- Capter XVIII. April Winds
- Capter XIX. Admiral Drake
- Capter XX. Farewell, Mr. Popper
- A Biography of Richard and Florence Atwater
- Copyright
