Mr. Popper's Penguins
eng. Mr. Popper's Penguins · 1938
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Mr. Popper: The main character of the book, a humble painter who dreams of travel and adventure. His life changes when he receives a penguin named Captain Cook as a gift. Mr. Popper shows care and responsibility by creating suitable living conditions for the penguins and organizing a show featuring them.
- Mrs. Popper: Mr. Popper's wife, who is initially skeptical about the arrival of penguins in their home. However, as the story progresses, she begins to support her husband and takes part in caring for the penguins.
- Janice and Bill Popper: Mr. and Mrs. Popper's children. They quickly become attached to the penguins and help their parents take care of them. Their enthusiasm and love for animals play a significant role in the story's development.
- Captain Cook: The first penguin Mr. Popper receives. He becomes the family's favorite and a symbol of their new adventures. Captain Cook's curiosity and friendliness lead to the arrival of more penguins in the Popper household.
- Greta: The second penguin Mr. Popper receives to keep Captain Cook company. Together, they become the founders of a whole penguin family that becomes part of Mr. Popper's show.

Date of publication: 22 August 2024
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Genre: Children's literature
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