Items related to The Penguin Lessons
Synopsis
Set against Argentina's turbulent years following the collapse of the corrupt Peronist regime, this is the story of Juan Salvador the penguin, rescued by English schoolteacher Tom Michell from an oil slick in Uruguay just days before a new term. When the bird refuses to leave Tom's side, the young teacher has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. Whether it's as the rugby team's mascot, the housekeeper's confidant, the host at Tom's parties, or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - in particular, one homesick schoolboy. As for Tom, he discovers in Juan Salvador a compadre like no other...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Penguin Lessons
Stock Image
The Penguin Lessons
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR012781779
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Penguin Lessons
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR010378410
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Penguin Lessons
Seller: PAPER CAVALIER UK, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. New! Seller Inventory # 9781444829990-1
Quantity: 1 available