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Arkwright the duck

Name: Arkwright the duck
ISBN: 9781909813229

By Sue Wilkins

When Cromford’s mill falls silent, one cheerful duck uncovers a surprising way to help restart its wheels.

playful · rhyming · adventurous · informative

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse History

What is Arkwright the duck about?

Arkwright the Duck lives beside Cromford Canal, near the famous mill built by Sir Richard Arkwright. When the mill wheels fall silent, this cheerful little duck sets off on an exciting adventure to discover how he might help bring them back to life. Along the way, he explores the canal, meets friends and learns about the people and inventions that shaped Cromford’s past. Told in lively rhyming couplets, this playful story introduces young readers to local history through an appealing animal hero.

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2016

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