Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)

The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents.Author: Richard Atwater, Florence AtwaterPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublished: 09/26/1988Pages: 160Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.68w x 0.74dISBN: 9780316058421Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.6Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 58 / Mr. Popper's PenguinsAward: Newbery Medal - Honor BookAward: Young Reader's Choice Award - WinnerAbout the AuthorBefore his death in 1948, Richard Atwater wa