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Clever Duck

Name: Clever Duck
ISBN: 9780140375756

By Dick King-Smith

When cleverness causes chaos, can Damaris rescue the very pigs she outsmarted?

humorous adventurous heartwarming

Genres

Animals Humour Friendship/Family

What is Clever Duck about?

Damaris, an exceptionally clever duck, teams up with her sheepdog friend, Rory, to outsmart the arrogant pigs who belittle the other farm animals. Their plan leads to unexpected chaos, resulting in the pigs' capture by the sinister Mr. Crook. Feeling remorseful, Damaris devises a daring rescue mission to bring the pigs back home, teaching everyone a lesson in humility and kindness.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

91 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1997

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