Neville's Great Escape
by Sean E Avery
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Pub Date Mar 03 2026 | Archive Date Feb 19 2026
Publisher Spotlight | Walker Books Australia
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Description
Neville was a penguin known for being somewhat of a risk-taker.
He was brave, bold, and beloved by all. Until the day he was eaten by a whale. Or so it seemed . . . because that was only the beginning of the story. This delightful—and daring—tale is a companion to the award-winning and best-selling Frank's Red Hat.
Advance Praise
"The inviting tone winks at the reader with a bit of meta-textual humor while never making Neville the butt of the joke-he is indeed brave, bold, and fearless, just not particularly adept at planning. The slightly heavy text is broken up by comical dialogue between Reg and Neville, and the repeated "We are not eaten yet" is an easy anchoring phrase for a readaloud. Collaged art varies in texture, from the black-and-white blotchiness of the penguin's icy home to the knitted rug and colorful couch of Neville's makeshift living room. Fans of Frank will be excited to see that Neville didn't end up as a whale snack, and new readers will be eager to check out the other book." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,
". Fans of Avery's earlier book will be delighted to see Neville back and more resolute than ever, his tenacity a model for times when it's imperative to persist. Playful storytelling and art blend for a paean to the power of determination.(Picture book. 4-8) " Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781761602542 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Average rating from 8 members
Featured Reviews
Sadie-jane H, Reviewer
Book 019 of 365 ~ 2026
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One star simple because an adorable and gungho penguin was involved.
What an adventure and what a story about resilience.
Love it!
The saying when there is a will there is a way rings true here.
I received a complimentary copy of the ebook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Rachel M, Reviewer
Wonderful artwork, very entertaining and good for the imagination. I loved this book. A wonderful story about a penguin that gets swallowed by a whale and the penguin plans an escape.
Reviewer 1570545
What a cute little tale about never giving up. Neville makes the best of his circumstances and refuses to accept defeat. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the artwork.
Erica W, Librarian
I loved Neville's never-say-die attitude and resourcefulness! This is a fun story that is entertaining for adults as well as children while incorporating a great life lesson. I also loved the simple color scheme. Illustrations were a perfect fit for the Neville's vibe.
Chrissy C, Educator
Neville gets eaten by a whale where he meets Reg. Luckily the story doesn’t end because being eaten by a whale takes a long time. Neville tries to entertain himself, but gets bored. He decides it would be a good idea to escape. Eventually, the two end up being spit out by the whale and land were novel started. Reg thinks he’s had enough adventuring, but Neville has not!
I like this companion book. It’s nice to know that Neville in the end does survive. It was a little quirky, but I did like it.
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