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The Penguin Lessons
- Narrated by: Bill Nighy
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell, read by Bill Nighy.
'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.'
Tom Michell is in his roaring 20's: 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. He even has a motorbike, Che Guevara style. What he doesn't need is a pet. What he really doesn't need is a pet penguin. <\p>
Set against Argentina's turbulent years following the collapse of the corrupt Perónist regime, this is the heart warming story of Juan Salvador the penguin, rescued by Tom 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 smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. 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 - in particular one homesick school boy. And as for Tom, he discovers in Juan Salvador a compadre like no other....
The Penguin Lessons is a unique and moving true story which has captured imaginations around the globe - for all those who dreamed as a child they might one day talk to the animals.
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- Di
- 21-12-21
Heartwarming
I loved this story - it was so heartwarming and enchanting. Bill Nighy beautifully narrated this story with charm and warmth. Highly recommended.
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- Mike
- 21-12-18
Delightful
What a delightful read, thoroughly enjoyable, superbly narrated, with the most excellent character voices by Bill. An emotional end that had me smiling with tears in my eyes.
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- Happy
- 28-08-21
Easy listen
Lovely story that is easy to listen to.
Bill Nighy makes an entertaining narrator with personable nuances through out the story.
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- Christine Thompson
- 25-02-20
Heartwarming
Well written, humorous, informative, poignant, sensitive and thought provoking, a glimpse of Argentina in the 70s
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- Arunaa
- 29-03-17
Delightful story
A delightful story to read and listen to.
Great narration! I absolutely loved it wow!
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- Mrs S L Perkins
- 22-05-22
Just glorious!
A truly lovely story - full of laughter and tears, whilst also delivering a fabulous snap shot of the challenges and beauty of Argentina in the 1970’s.
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- josiep
- 19-03-23
Stunning
What a joy, so many life lessons, and region and natural history I sights. Wonderfully read by Bill
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- j m dodd
- 19-09-18
Wonderful book
Loved it from start to finish. A very easy & enjoyable story to listen to.
Great reader too!
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- Mrs H Shaw
- 05-07-16
Pick up a penguin!
This is a delightful book and Bill Nighy narrates brilliantly. I loved it and have recommended it to friends.
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- H S
- 30-05-20
Delightful
I love penguins so was drawn to this book. It is beautifully written and Bill Nighy is the perfect narrator. I listened to this 2 sessions and didn't want it to end. It's a delightful tale filled with love, humour and charm. Highly recommended.
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