Einstein the Penguin
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βThis debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloudβ Sunday Times Childrenβs Book of the Week
Perfect for all readers from 7 to 70, Einstein the Penguin introduces an unforgettable new character in a future-classic and fantastically funny debut for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin into your own home...
When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, theyβre enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin βmust come and stay with them whenever he likes.β
But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled βEinsteinβ on his back...
The familyβs new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogenβs amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man.
And Einstein canβt stay forever, can he...?
From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and illustrated with wit and brio by the award-winning David Tazzyman, this is a book that will be treasured for years to come.
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Iona Rangeley has just finished studying English at Oxford. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five. Iona starting writing Einstein the Penguin when her final exams came along, because it was more fun.
David Tazzyman is an internationally acclaimed award-wining illustrator. Born and raised in Leicester, David wanted to be an artist since the age of five. Graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1993, he worked as a commercial illustrator before falling into childrenβs publishing in 2006, illustrating Andy Stantonβs Mr Gum series, which went on to win numerous awards, including the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize. David likes drawing a lot. He also likes football, cricket, golf and biscuits.
