Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise

By Alex T. Smith

Part of the Mr. Penguin series

A detective penguin uncovers a dangerous plot on a luxury cruise. Can he save the day?

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288 pages· 25,136 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. Penguin, a detective with a fear of water, boards a luxury cruise for relaxation. But when threatening notes appear and secrets swirl among the crew, he befriends a young stowaway and uncovers a plot to endanger the rich and famous in pursuit of the Fountain of Youth. With his kung fu spider sidekick, Colin, Mr. Penguin must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Will he thwart the perilous plan and return home for his beloved fish finger sandwich? Dive into this thrilling adventure filled with humor and intrigue.

From the publisher

When Mr. Penguin boards a glitzy cruise ship, he quickly discovers the boat is bound for dubious straits. From Alex T. Smith’s delightfully wacky detective series!”Gloriously silly…. Ridiculously charming.” –Kirkus ReviewsDashing detective Mr. Penguin and his adventuring gang board a luxury cruise ship for some much-needed rest and a little entertainment. With Colin, his kung fu spider sidekick, preparing to perform with the Ladies Choir and fish finger sandwiches available twenty-four hours a day, Mr. Penguin isn’t even bothered by the fact that he can’t swim and is deeply afraid of water.But when a series of odd events shatters a façade of glamorous parties filled with a who’s who of film stars and politicians, Mr. Penguin can’t help but feel that something shifty is happening on board. And when he befriends a young stowaway with a mystery of her own, he soon finds that adventures are lying in wait.This third installment in the wacky, page-turning series from Alex T. Smith (Claude) is sure to thrill young readers looking for a good adventure and major laughs. Black and orange illustrations throughout. eBook available.Also by Alex T. Smith: Mr. Penguin and the Lost TreasureMr. Penguin and the Fortress of SecretsClaude at the BeachClaude on the Big ScreenClaude at the CircusClaude in the CountryClaude in the CityClaude on the SlopesClaude in the Spotlight

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