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The Duck That Had No Luck

By Jonathan Long and Korky Paul

A duck’s mix-up leads to a chilly surprise far from home—what next?

amusing quirky exuberant

Genres

Adventure Humour Animals

What is The Duck That Had No Luck about?

Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the annual flight south. Determined to catch up, he embarks on a journey filled with unexpected encounters—a mischievous pigeon, a helpful parrot, and a hungry vulture. Despite his poor sense of direction, Dizzy's adventure leads him to the North Pole instead of the South. There, he befriends playful polar bears, discovering that sometimes, even the unluckiest detours can lead to delightful surprises.

About the author

Korky Paul is a brilliant illustrator from Zimbabwe, best known for bringing the fabulous Winnie and Wilbur books to life with his lively and funny drawings. He loves creating magical worlds filled with quirky characters, and his artwork is packed with fun details for children to spot. Korky Paul makes reading extra special and exciting!

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1999

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