1 / 5Peng and Spanners: Awesomely Funny Graphic Novel
Awesomely Funny: Peng and Spanners is a full-colour graphic novel about a sarcastic penguin and a clever cat investigating a missing school pizza parlour and a giant robot. Its silly superhero mystery is pitched at readers aged 7–10 and fans of Dog Man or Bunny vs Monkey.
At a glance
- Full-colour graphic novel starring a sarcastic penguin and a clever cat with a toolbelt.
- The plot centres on a vanished school pizza parlour, a giant robot and a mystery to solve.
- The listing recommends it for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear comic mystery premise pairs superhero antics with gadgets, a giant robot and pizza.
- The full-colour graphic-novel format offers a visual alternative to prose-led books.
- The stated reading age of 7–10 helps families assess whether the intended audience fits.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 Feb. 2024 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| Reading age | 7 - 10 years |
| ISBN-10 | 0571372910 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0571372911 |
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 1.4 x 20.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 540 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
70% 70% - 4 stars
20% 20% - 3 stars
0% 0% - 2 stars
6% 6% - 1 star
4% 4%
Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five-star ratings forming the largest group, but a smaller share of low-star ratings means reactions are not uniformly favourable. The rating data does not explain why readers responded as they did, so it cannot establish whether the humour or story will suit an individual child.
Frequently asked questions
What is Peng and Spanners about?
Peng, a silly penguin, and Spanners, a clever cat with a toolbelt, investigate the disappearance of a school pizza parlour after a giant robot appears.
What age is this book listed for?
The product details give a reading age of 7–10 years.
Is this a graphic novel?
Yes. The listing describes it as a full-colour, highly illustrated graphic novel.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 224 pages.
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