The wadjet eye
Jill Rubalcaba
After his mother dies, Damon, a young medical student living in Alexandria, Egypt, in 45 B.C., makes a perilous journey to Spain to locate his father who is serving in the Roman army led by Julius Caesar.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Penguin's big adventure
by Salina Yoon (2015)
About this book
"Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?"--
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePenguin's big adventure Lead Character
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