Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure
Book 1
(Author) Alex T. SmithFrom the international bestselling creator of Claude, comes a brand new hero - Mr Penguin, adventurer and penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design. It has been weeks since Mr Penguin's last adventure and he's been stuck at his desk, twiddling his flippers ever since. That is until the phone rings! Mr Penguin and Colin (a spider and Mr Penguin's silent right hand man) are called in to find the missing treasure somewhere in the Museum of Extraordinary Objects. The quest finds them solving secret codes, fighting ferocious beasts, eating fish finger sandwiches and travelling deep below the museum to a lost jungle... Praise for Alex T. Smith's Claude series: 'Illustrated with humour and elegance.' Sunday Times 'Quirky illustrations with plenty of humour.' The Metro Claude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is soon to be a TV star on Disney Junior with 52 episodes airing in 2017. Alex T. Smith is a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex at http://alextsmith.blogspot.co.uk and https://twitter.com/Alex_T_Smith
Alex T. Smith
Alex T. Smith is a talented British author and illustrator known for his whimsical and charming children's books. His most notable works include the "Claude" series, which follows the adventures of a beret-wearing dog named Claude, and the "Mr. Penguin" series, featuring a quirky detective who solves mysteries in the South Pole. Smith's illustrations are vibrant and full of humor, complementing his engaging storytelling style. His work has made a significant impact on the children's literature genre, captivating young readers with his imaginative and creative stories. One of his most famous works is "Claude in the City," the first book in the beloved "Claude" series. Smith's contributions to literature have earned him numerous awards and accolades, solidifying his reputation as a beloved author and illustrator in the world of children's books.