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Sam's Duck

By Michael Morpurgo

Sam’s boring farm trip takes a wild turn when he discovers one duck needs his help.

heartwarming adventurous engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 3.89

From 18 readers

Genres

Animals Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Sam's Duck about?

Sam, a city boy, isn't thrilled about his school trip to Nethercott Farm. However, as he immerses himself in farm life, he discovers a duck destined for the dinner table. Determined to save it, Sam hatches a daring plan to smuggle the duck home to his Grandad without anyone noticing.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1997

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