The Curse of the Werepenguin, Allan Woodrow
The Curse of the Werepenguin, Allan Woodrow
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The Curse of the Werepenguin

Author: Allan Woodrow

Narrator: Oliver Wyman

Unabridged: 7 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2019

Synopsis

"Young Frankenstein meets The Princess Bride in the most hysterically hilarious book I've read in years."--Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author

All orphan Bolt Wattle has ever wanted was to find his true family. When a mysterious baron in far-off Brugaria sends for Bolt, he wonders if he's getting closer to finding his long-lost parents. But Baron Chordata appears to be a twelve-year-old boy who wears tuxedos all the time, shouts at everyone, and forbids Bolt from asking questions. Things couldn't get any worse . . . until midnight, when the Baron bites Bolt and turns him into a half boy, half penguin. Then things really couldn't get worse-- nope, wait, they get a lot worse. With the help and hindrance of a plucky girl who just might be the world's greatest bandit, a whale cult led by a man whose weapon is a stale loaf of French bread, and a sinister but friendly fortune-teller who can't stop cackling, Bolt's on a quest to reverse the curse, return to human form, and stop the Baron from taking over the country of Brugaria with his army of mind-controlled penguins in what might be the weirdest--and funniest--middle-grade novel you've ever read.

About The Author

Allan Woodrow is the author of many books including The Pet War, Class Dismissed, Unschooled, Field Tripped, and now, inspired by Dracula, old werewolf movies, Young Frankenstein, and an odd affection for fish sticks, The Curse of the Werepenguin. When Allan isn't writing, or noshing on breading-coated seafood, he's often presenting to schools, libraries, and conferences. You can learn more about Allan at allanwoodrow.comScott has produced work for television commercials, magazines, toys and comics. He spends his free time at his drafting board working on creations of his own. Originally from the seaport of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Scott currently resides on the South-west gulf coast of Florida (he can't stand living too far from the ocean) with his wife, two daughters and a rather affable pug named Linus Van Pelt.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paige on August 05, 2019

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publishing company. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book Series: Standalone Rating: 4/5 Publication Date: August 13, 2019 Genre: MG Fantasy Recommended Age: 10+ (little violence, werepenguins) Publisher: Viking/Penguin Random House Pages: 334 Amazon Link Synopsis: A......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on February 08, 2020

I wanted to like this book more than I did. It had kind of a Monty Python feel to it, but I just got bored. And kind of depressed, to be honest. I didn't like what happened to the protagonist, even though I guess it was a happy ending? I mean, I think it was supposed to be? I'm not sure why this boo......more

Goodreads review by Ninbooklover on August 09, 2020

4.5 stars 🌟 For a middle grade book this has some violent words in it tho. I've read the sentence "slit someone's throat" a couple of times already and didn't expect that. It was a really nice story about finding a family and know where you belong. Also the Baron is a annoying little prick 😂 The vill......more

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An NPR Best Book!

"Imagine Mary Shelley had a preoccupation with zoos, a sense of humor and bad allergies, then commiserated with Roald Dahl and Mel Brooks to write a story for upper elementary school kids, and you would have The Curse of the Werepenguin."--NPR 

"Young Frankenstein meets The Princess Bride in the most hysterically hilarious book I’ve read in years." —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A bonkers delight that will make you laugh out loud." —Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author

"Delightfully wacky, cleverly absurd, and frighteningly hilarious. This book is so much fun you’re guaranteed to have a blast reading it!" —Chris Rylander, New York Times bestselling author

"This series opener's overall outrageous sense of humor has a high appeal. As irreverent, sarcastic, and strange as murderous, barking penguins." —Kirkus Reviews

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