Book description
When a young boy called Phelan Whelan is taken to the zoo by his mum on
a hot summer's day, the last thing he expects is for a small hot penguin
to stow away in his rucksack. Phelan soon realizes that Whistler the
penguin can't live in his house, and together they plan to find a new
home for him. Preferably an island somewhere near the South Pole...
Jamie Rix is one of the funniest writers working in children's books
today. His GRIZZLY TALES FOR GRUESOME KIDS won the 'Children's Choice'
Smarties Award in 1990 and his teenage novel JOHNNY CASANOVA was
shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book Award. He has written
several younger books including a number of picture books.
From a theatrical family (he is the son of Brian (Lord) Rix), Jamie
started work at the Royal Court and has worked on many BBC programmes
including SMITH AND JONES, TEENAGE HEALTH FREAK and HOW TO BE A LITTLE SOD.
