Product Description

The lovable Mr. Popper dreams of being an intrepid Antarctic explorer, living life among the penguins alongside his hero, Admiral Drake. So he is shocked one day when the admiral responds to his fan letter by sending him a real, live penguin! Soon, this penguin is joined by another and before long Mr. Popper has an ice-rink in the basement and a dozen delightful penguins living in his house. With barely enough money to feed his family and an increasing demand for raw fish and canned shrimp, what can the wonderfully imaginative Mr. Popper do but train his penguins and then take the show on the road!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #226450 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 139 pages

About the Author
Richard Atwater was a newspaper columnist and also taught Greek at the University of Chicago. He got the idea in 1932, after watching a documentary about Richard E.Byrd's Antarctic expedition but had had only completed the first part when he had a stroke and the book was completed by his wife Florence. They were jointly honoured with the Newbery Medal in 1939.

Customer Reviews

What are we to do with all of these penguins?
This is a short humorous book for children about a house painter, who is interested in Antarctica, and his family and who receives a pet penguin in the mail. More penquins arrive and Mr. Popper and his family have to find out what to do? It was a 1939 Newbery Honor Book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best contribution to American children's literature. Children love the story.

Hilarious
The first time I read this book, I couldn't put it down. Even lately when I read I couldn't put it down. It is hilarious and full of action. I haved loved penguins ever since I read it. Tey are now my favorite animal. I have have a giant collection because of this wonderful book.

Mr. Poppers Penguins is a great book
It is about a man who was a painter and soon nobody wanted their house painted so he had to find another job. This book is very exciting and I highly recommend that you read it. There are parts that are thriling and some parts are sad. If you are looking for a good book read this one.