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sohxpie's review
5.0
This is such a lovely story, it's almost hard to believe that it's a true story. Juan Salvador is just the best, it was really interesting to read about how he was rescued and his journey from that point. Seeing how many people cared for and loved one little penguin was honestly just great, I really enjoyed it. I think my favourite part was reading about how the penguin had such a positive effect on the children in the boarding school. In particular, seeing how confident and happy Diego became because of a tiny little bird really was just really heart-warming. The inclusion of environmental issues such as the oil spill that led to Michell finding the penguin was extremely important and I am glad that it was constantly touched upon throughout the book. I think it was great that Michell also included information about Mundo Marino and the work they do in helping sick animals. I think this is a fantastic book, a lovely, heart-warming (well for the most part anyway) story that also does well in raising awareness on environmental issues (even if it isn't the main focus of the book).
finjaae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
esmee96's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
salavka's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
kimmeyer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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3.5
jlewis's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
An endearing autobiographical account of how a man rescued an oil-damaged penguin which then refused to leave him. Set in Argentina in the 1970s. It is simply but effectively written, with some well-described accounts of South American natural history and reflections on the social history of a messed-up country in economic meltdown and with communities largely untouched by modernity. But it is the penguin, Juan Salvador, that makes the book. In his attitude of sheer joy when meeting humans and his unconditional acceptance of all who make his acquaintance, he has something to say about the human condition.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
bunnybookslife's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
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3.0
Quick, cozy, cute, wholesome book about a man who befriends a penguin. Lovely. <3