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Einstein the Penguin

Iona Rangeley, illustrated by David Tazzyman

The Stewart family’s life changes when a penguin carrying a backpack arrives at their door. The penguin, Einstein, proves brighter than the family expected as they learn to live with their unusual new guest. Imogen, an amateur detective, and her shy younger brother Arthur work together to discover why Einstein has come and to help him accomplish his goal. Their investigation turns the household surprise into a shared adventure.

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Themes
Adventure · Animals · Family · Mystery And Discovery · Siblings
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kane Miller Book Pub
Published
May 13, 2025
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781684648504
Language
English
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