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Gone with the Penguins

By: Hazel Prior
Narrated by: Lesley Harcourt, Nicolette McKenzie
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

From the No.1 bestselling author of Away with the Penguins comes the heart-warming and charming final chapter of Veronica McCreedy's story.


"Emperor penguins defy the odds, and I shall too.”

Still fiery and feisty at eighty-seven, Veronica McCreedy, the very first Penguin Ambassador, is determined to prove that nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it.

Eileen, Veronica’s ever-patient assistant, is content taking care of other people. But when a new adventure calls, it makes her question everything...

Ten-year-old, penguin-obsessed Daisy can’t wait to be reunited with Mrs McCreedy in her huge house by the sea for the school holidays.

When they discover that the local Sea Life Centre is under threat, the unlikely trio are determined to save it and the penguins that live there.

Inspired by the penguins and fuelled by Darjeeling and finger sandwiches, they embark on an epic fundraising walk. But soon, their mission becomes so much more and it might just lead each of them to a new beginning...

PRAISE FOR HAZEL PRIOR

‘Beautifully written by a born storyteller’
LORRAINE KELLY

'Funny, bittersweet and wholly original'
DAILY EXPRESS

‘Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart’
TRISHA ASHLEY

''This adorable tale will put a smile on your face'
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

‘A glorious, life-affirming story’
CLARE MACKINTOSH

© Hazel Prior 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

Animals Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

The final outing for Hazel Prior's redoubtable and wonderfully quirky heroine, Veronica McCreedy, is just as heart-warming and original as her previous books. An absolute delight from start to finish.
This book is GORGEOUS! It brings happiness.
Another glorious triumph from Prior. The characters - human and penguin - felt like friends and the ending was everything I could have wanted. Moving and gripping, it's a read to savour. Prior's beautifully descriptive, confident prose leads you on an epic adventure with Veronica, Eileen and Daisy. A novel full of hope, full of humour, and a sharp reminder that we need to take action to protect the things we love. Be more Veronica McCreedy!
Praise for Hazel Prior
Vivid and very real . . . Packed full of humanity
Beautifully written by a born storyteller.
This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS!
The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart.
Call of the Penguins sparkles with wit, courage and kindness. This is a heart-warming journey into the highs and lows of human nature. I loved it!
Uplifting, heartwarming and wonderful, an utterly charming story - I loved it! Another gorgeous book from Hazel Prior to lose yourself in!
All stars
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Loved listening to all of the books in this series but Nicolette MacKenzie brings the story to life with her narration of Veronica.

Narration brings this story to life

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I've enjoyed all three stories following Veronica McCreedy. This one felt more of a finale than opening up anything new but it was a joy to hear and didn't disappoint.

A lovely finale for all characters

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Heartwarming with strong messages about looking after the planet and the penguin habita and how we can all help.

Brilliant

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Over the moon. I didn’t expect this. I loved the first two so much, but the third is beyond wonderful.

Outstanding #3 in series, funny, warm.Wonderful !

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Lovely easy listen interesting and with a great message and fabulous characters. Nice ending to a three book story .

Lovely story

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