From the No.1 bestselling author of Away with the Penguins comes the heart-warming and charming final chapter of Veronica McCreedy's story.

"Emperor penguins defy the odds, and I shall too.”

Still fiery and feisty at eighty-seven, Veronica McCreedy, the very first Penguin Ambassador, is determined to prove that nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it.

Eileen, Veronica’s ever-patient assistant, is content taking care of other people. But when a new adventure calls, it makes her question everything...

Ten-year-old, penguin-obsessed Daisy can’t wait to be reunited with Mrs McCreedy in her huge house by the sea for the school holidays.

When they discover that the local Sea Life Centre is under threat, the unlikely trio are determined to save it and the penguins that live there.

Inspired by the penguins and fuelled by Darjeeling and finger sandwiches, they embark on an epic fundraising walk. But soon, their mission becomes so much more and it might just lead each of them to a new beginning...

PRAISE FOR HAZEL PRIOR

‘Beautifully written by a born storyteller’
LORRAINE KELLY

'Funny, bittersweet and wholly original'
DAILY EXPRESS

‘Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart’
TRISHA ASHLEY

''This adorable tale will put a smile on your face'
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

‘A glorious, life-affirming story’
CLARE MACKINTOSH

"Vivid and very real . . . Packed full of humanity" - Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories

"Beautifully written by a born storyteller." - Lorraine Kelly

"This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS!" - Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project

"Just what the doctor ordered . . . Funny, wise, touching. I loved it." - Tracy Rees, author of The Hourglass, a Richard & Judy Summer Read

"The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart." - Trisha Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress Repair Shop