Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, Robert Lawson, Florence Atwater

138 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, Robert Lawson, Florence Atwater is a delightful read for families with children, particularly those who love animals, adventure, and heartwarming stories about the joy of family and teamwork, as it follows the hilarious and charming journey of a gentle housepainter and his mischievous penguin pals.

Description

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

Community Reviews

3.77
based on 5,679 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 85%

funny: 73%

adventurous: 48%

hopeful: 13%

inspiring: 9%

relaxing: 9%

informative: 4%

emotional: 3%

mysterious: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

62% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

12% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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