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The Penguin Lessons

by Tom Michell
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Unlikely friendship blooms in Argentina's political unrest.

It's hard not to be charmed by "The Penguin Lessons," particularly if you're an animal lover or someone who enjoys tales of unexpected companionship. The backdrop of Argentina's political climate adds a layer of profundity, but at its heart, this is a story about a man and the penguin he rescues – a relationship that teaches how caring for another being can lead to profound bonds. It's stirring, heartwarming, and offers a beautiful reminder of humanity's capacity for connection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Penguin Lessons

by Tom Michell
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ISBN: 9780718181635
Authors: Tom Michell
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Date of Publication: 2015-11-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Nature, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel
Related Topics: Animals, Travel, Biography, Memoir, Biography Memoir, Autobiography, Memoir, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 10955 readers)

Description

"I was hoping against hope that the penguin would survive because as of that instant he had a name, and with his name came the beginning of a bond which would last a life-time." Set against Argentina's turbulent years following the collapse of the corrupt Peronist regime, this is the story of Juan Salvador the penguin, rescued by English schoolteacher Tom Michell from an oil slick in Uruguay just days before a new term. When the bird refuses to leave Tom's side, the young teacher has no choice but to take it with him and look after it. This is their story.
 

Unlikely friendship blooms in Argentina's political unrest.

It's hard not to be charmed by "The Penguin Lessons," particularly if you're an animal lover or someone who enjoys tales of unexpected companionship. The backdrop of Argentina's political climate adds a layer of profundity, but at its heart, this is a story about a man and the penguin he rescues – a relationship that teaches how caring for another being can lead to profound bonds. It's stirring, heartwarming, and offers a beautiful reminder of humanity's capacity for connection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.