The Duck with No Luck
by
Gemma Merino
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USA
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Pan Macmillan, 2023 (2023)
Hardcover, Softcover
Reviewed by Hilary Williamson
T
his picture book by Gemma Merino is all about a duck who's down on his luck. What to do? He decides to consult Wise Owl, who '
knows EVERYTHING.
'
H
e has trouble finding Wise Owl but encounters Fox, Tree and Swan. Each of them has a question too, and asks Duck to take their questions to Owl. When it's getting dark and Duck is feeling cold and miserable, there is Owl.
O
wl tells Duck that he's not unlucky and suggests he take their answers back to Swan, Tree and Fox, after a good night's sleep. Then he will find his luck. And he does, with a bit of a twist.
Y
oung readers who are also feeling down on their luck might enjoy Duck's adventure - and benefit from Wise Owl's advice.
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