Join Kaewa the korora as she explores her strange new world at the National Aquarium. She is taken under the flipper of Captain, a one-eyed korora who introduces her to the colourful characters of the penguin colony. As she finds out about life in her new home - free food and fun friends! - a mysterious presence seems to be behind a series of 'accidents'. What is going on? This feel-good mystery for young readers and their families has a great cast of engaging characters based on real penguins at New Zealand's National Aquarium. Its gorgeous illustrations are full of detail and give a penguin's-eye view of life at the aquarium.
Author Biography
RACHEL HAYDON is a qualified primary school teacher and scientist with a zoology degree and Master's in Marine Science. She has over 15 years' experience of teaching science to children of all ages in schools, museums, zoos and aquariums in Australia, South Korea, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. She is committed to motivating children of all ages to get outside and explore, enjoy and protect the natural world. She is currently the General Manager of the National Aquarium of New Zealand and responsible for ensuring that all the little penguins homed there behave themselves. She recently published The Nature Activity Book with Te Papa Press.
