Jonty Gentoo

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

A penguin's quest for home leads him on a surprising adventure.

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40 pages· 749 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Jonty Gentoo, a curious penguin, escapes the zoo, inspired by tales of the South Pole. But his journey takes an unexpected turn when he swims in the wrong direction. As Jonty navigates the vast world, he encounters new friends and faces challenges that test his courage. Will he find his way to the land of gentoo penguins, or will his adventure lead him somewhere entirely unexpected? Join Jonty on a heartwarming pole-to-pole journey filled with humor and discovery.

From the publisher

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, an unforgettable tale of a brave little penguin on the journey of a lifetime.Excited by his aunts’ stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins. However, the world is a very big place for a little gentoo penguin and enthusiastic Jonty swims… in the wrong direction! Join Jonty Gentoo on a pole-to-pole adventure as he meets new friends and – finally – finds his way home.Written in Julia Donaldson’s unparalleled rhyme and illustrated with Axel Scheffler’s witty pictures, Jonty Gentoo has humor, heart, and a plucky penguin hero that young readers will find irresistible.

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