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The Ugly Duckling

Name: The Ugly Duckling
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9781789583083

By Hans Christian Andersen and Lucy Barnard

Teased for looking different, one lonely bird discovers a secret transformation waiting beyond the hardship.

heartwarming inspirational timeless

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.4

From 5 readers

Genres

Classics Fairy Tales Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Ugly Duckling about?

A young bird, different from his siblings, is teased and shunned for his appearance. He embarks on a journey, facing hardships and loneliness, until he matures into a graceful swan, realising his true beauty and finding acceptance.

About the author

Hans Christian Andersen was a famous Danish author known for writing magical fairy tales that children all over the world love. Some of his most well-known stories include 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ugly Duckling', and 'The Emperor’s New Clothes'. His imaginative tales continue to inspire and delight readers of all ages.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

First published

1843

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