An unforgettably funny animal adventure story about a little bird with big dreams, from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the brand new Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.An unforgettably funny animal adventure story about a little bird with big dreams, from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the brand new Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.Rory the rockhopper penguin loves showing off, but with few visitors to the zoo, life has become a little dull. If things don’t improve the zoo might have to close.So when the keepers install PENGUINCAM Rory grabs his chance with both flippers, organising a dazzling penguin talent show to pull in the crowds…Praise for Penguin Pandemonium:“This book is witty and wonderful.” – The Liverpool EchoPraise for the Awesome Animals series:“Charming. Funny and exciting.” – The Daily Telegraph“Very funny, action-packed animal adventure.” – The BooksellerJeanne Willis wrote her first book aged five and has now written over eighty titles. She has won numerous awards, including the Children's Book Award, the Silver Smarties Prize and has been shortlisted for the Whitbread Award. As well as her extensive writing experience Jeanne once worked as a reptile vet’s assistant, has owned cats, a rat and a toad called Dave. She has never performed in an animal talent show but she did get married at London Zoo.Ed Vere is a writer and illustrator whose award-winning children’s books have been published in both England and the US.• Penguins are extremely popular with adults and children alike. They are the most popular choice for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s adoption scheme and have an impressive media track record• Edinburgh zoo’s Penguincam was an enormous hit on Youtube and 30,000 people on Facebook registered their approval• An Awesome Animals book – hilarious author-led animal stories starring the wildest of wildlife for readers of 5-8• Jeanne Willis has won numerous awards, including the Children's Book Award, the Silver Smarties Prize and has been shortlisted for the Whitbread Award• Cover illustrated by Ed Vere, whose award-winning children’s books have been published in both England and the USCompetition: The Great Hamster Massacre, Humphrey Hamster
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