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Ugly Duckling

Name: Ugly Duckling
ISBN: 9781842550816

By Kevin Crossley-Holland

Mocked for being different, one duckling faces danger while searching for where he truly belongs.

lyrical tender bittersweet heart-warming

Genres

Fairy Tales Classics Animals

What is Ugly Duckling about?

An awkward young duckling is mocked by the animals on the farm because he looks and behaves differently. Lonely and unhappy, he escapes into the wild, where he faces danger, cold weather and a long winter on a frozen pond. Still, he keeps searching for somewhere to belong. When spring finally arrives, the duckling sees his reflection in the water and discovers the truth: he has grown into a beautiful swan. A lyrical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved fairy tale.

About the author

Kevin Crossley-Holland is a well-known British author and poet who loves sharing stories from the past. He is famous for writing the 'Arthur' trilogy, which brings the legends of King Arthur to life. Kevin enjoys exploring myths and magical adventures, and his books help readers discover exciting tales from history and folklore.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2007

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