Name: Galtres Cinema The Penguin Lessons
Start: 2025-10-08T19:30:00+01:00
Location: The Galtres Centre, Market Place, Easingwold, YO61 3AD York, United Kingdom

🐧 The Penguin Lessons
A heart warming true story of friendship, resilience, and the healing power of nature.
When English schoolteacher Tom Michell finds a stranded penguin on a beach in Uruguay, he makes a decision that will change both their lives forever. Smuggling the bird back to Argentina, Tom names him Juan Salvador — and what follows is an extraordinary tale of companionship, mischief, and unexpected wisdom.
Set against the backdrop of 1970s South America, The Penguin Lessons is more than just an animal rescue story. It’s a celebration of kindness, the joy of unlikely friendships, and the gentle ways in which animals can teach us to be better humans. Juan Salvador becomes a beloved figure at the boarding school where Tom teaches, charming students and staff alike with his quirky habits and quiet dignity.
Whether you’re an animal lover, a travel enthusiast, or simply someone who believes in the magic of small gestures, this book will leave you smiling — and maybe even dreaming of your own penguin pal.