The Penguin Lessons

De: Tom Michell

Narrado por: Bill Nighy

Brought to you by Penguin.

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING STEVE COOGAN AND JONATHAN PRYCE

THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF THE UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A FLIGHTLESS BIRD AND A TEACHER OUT OF HIS DEPTH . . .

Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays.

What he doesn't need is a pet. What he really doesn't need is a pet penguin.

But while on holiday in Uruguay he spots a penguin struggling in an oil slick and knows he has to help. And then the penguin refuses to leave his side . . .

Clearly Tom has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. He names him Juan Salvador.

Whether it's as the rugby team's mascot, the housekeeper's confidant, the host at Tom's parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - including Tom, who discovers a compadre like no other . . .


AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 2

'A much-beloved tale about a much-beloved bird . . . Heart-warmingly eccentric' Guardian

'So touching that I didn't want it to end. I really loved this book' Michael Bond, creator of Paddington

'Charming' Daily Mail

'One of the most touching tales we've read all year' Heat

© Tom Michell 2015 (P) Penguin Audio 2015

Outstanding!

Loved this book. It made me laugh and cry. I was sorry it had to end

Fabulous story.

Well told. Personal and descriptive. Entertaining. Enlightening about penguins. Moving and captivating. Juan Salvado stole my heart. An unforgettable story.

Sweet

If you liked Remarkably Bright Creatures, you will enjoy this story. The friendship between the narrator and the penguin is touching.

Finally! A Penguin about a Penguin. Heartwarming!

A really well-written, heartwarming account of this remarkable, sociable and charming penguin hero.
Very well-paced, with well-drawn and fascinating descriptions.
The account of this particular stout-hearted, athletic, and supremely talented bird holds the reader's interest to the end.
Perhaps pining was a factor in this story, as for other loyal and devoted animals- those who pair for life,

Highly recommnd this book.

This is a charming and captivating book, read extremely well. Such a refreshing change from the rather strident and irritating American accents which one is so often subjected to. I was entertained from chapter one right through to the end.....and learnt quite a bit too.

Extraordinary tale!

This book tells the story of a teacher from the UK rescuing a penguin in South America. It is such a moving encoun