{"product_id":"mr-penguin-4-books-collection-set-alex-t-smith-ages-6-9-paperback","title":"Mr Penguin Series 4 Books Collection Set by Alex T Smith - Ages 6-9 - Paperback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Penguin and the Lost Treasure\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781444980301\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 6-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Mr Penguin, the dapper, adventure-loving detective, and his silent kung-fu spider sidekick, Colin, in this hilarious four-book paperback collection from Alex T. Smith. Across a museum mystery, a snowy fortress, a luxury cruise and a desert tomb, the pair solve secret codes, dodge ferocious beasts and never miss a fish finger sandwich along the way. Highly illustrated and packed with slapstick humour, this box set is a brilliant introduction to independent reading for confident young fans of mystery and mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection brings together all four Mr Penguin adventures in one giftable paperback bundle. In \u003cem\u003eMr Penguin and the Lost Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e, a call from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects sends the desk-bound detective and Colin underground to track down missing treasure. In \u003cem\u003eMr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e, a crash-landing on a snowy mountain leads the duo to an abandoned fortress, missing pets and a mystery Mr Penguin must solve while confronting his fear of flying. \u003cem\u003eMr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise\u003c\/em\u003e finds our hero aboard a luxury liner for a well-earned rest — but between a stowaway, a Ladies Choir and round-the-clock fish finger sandwiches, trouble is never far behind. Finally, in \u003cem\u003eMr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom\u003c\/em\u003e, when their friend Edith is kidnapped, Mr Penguin and Colin brave a perilous desert train journey and three impossible tasks at the pyramids to bring her home. Each book features short chapters, clear text and Alex T. Smith's distinctive black-and-orange illustrations, making the series accessible for newly independent readers while delivering laugh-out-loud set pieces and genuine warmth throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete series:\u003c\/strong\u003e all four Mr Penguin adventures in one box set, ideal for sequential reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichly illustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e striking black-and-orange artwork throughout supports newly independent readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort chapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for bedtime reading, reluctant readers or building reading stamina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumour-led mystery:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle suspense and comedy without anything too scary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat gift set:\u003c\/strong\u003e a durable paperback bundle for birthdays, Christmas or classroom libraries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlex T. Smith is a bestselling British author-illustrator best known for creating the much-loved Claude series and for his official World Book Day 2014 title. His warm, witty illustration style and knack for gently heroic, endearing characters have made his books favourites in homes and classrooms worldwide, with translations into multiple languages. Mr Penguin, his dapper detective creation, continues this tradition, blending laugh-out-loud humour with clever plotting and a huge amount of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour complete, richly illustrated adventures in one paperback set mean hours of engaging reading, perfect for growing confidence in young readers who love mystery, humour and a loveable hero worth rooting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This listing is for the UK edition with ISBN and cover as shown. 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