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Mr. Popper's penguins / by Richard and Florence Atwater ; illustrated by Robert Lawson.
The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316058421
- ISBN: 0316058432
- Physical Description: 138 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown and Co., 1988.
- Copyright: ©1938
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. Stillwater -- 2. The voice in the air -- 3. Out of the Antarctic -- 4. Captain Cook -- 5. Troubles with a penguin -- 6. More troubles -- 7. Captain Cook builds a nest -- 8. Penguin's promenade -- 9. In the barber shop -- 10. Shadows -- 11. Greta -- 12. More mouths to feed -- 13. Money worries -- 14. Mr. Greenbaum -- 15. Popper's Performing Penguins -- 16. On the road -- 17. Fame -- 18. April winds -- 19. Admiral Drake -- 20. Farewell, Mr. Popper. |
| Target Audience Note: | 910 Lexile. 910L Lexile. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader Middle Grades 5.6 3.0 |
| Original Version Note: | Originally published: Boston : Little, Brown and Co., 1938. |
| Awards Note: | Newbery Honor, 1939 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Penguins > Juvenile fiction. Wild animals as pets > Juvenile fiction. Minnesota > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Humorous fiction. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | J Atwater, R (Text) | 35178001417974 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
