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The Popper Penguin Rescue
Ages 8–12 · 2020
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1938 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Mr. Popper's Penguins
By Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater
Book #1 in the Mr. Popper's Penguins series
A house painter receives a surprise gift from Admiral Drake, the famous South Pole explorer, which changes his life forever.
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148 pages· 18,641 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Mr. Popper, a humble house painter, receives a penguin from Admiral Drake, soon followed by another from the zoo. As the penguins multiply to twelve, chaos ensues. Can Mr. Popper manage his unexpected, waddling family before they consume everything in sight? Discover the hilarity and heartwarming moments as Mr. Popper navigates this delightful dilemma.
From the publisher
The Poppers unexpectedly come into possession of a penguin, then get a penguin from the zoo who mates with the first penguin to have 10 baby penguins. Before long, something must be done before they eat the Poppers out of house and home!
A classic of American humor, this story of a gentle housepainter and his high stepping penguins has delighted children for generations.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 148
- Words
- 18,641
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 910L
The series
The Mr. Popper's Penguins series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.6
- F&P level
- ~V
- Scholastic level
- Q
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 58
Publication
- Published
- November 2, 1992
- First published
- January 1, 1938
- Original publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316058438
- LCCN
- 2018297643
- OCLC
- 1078543792
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