{"product_id":"lucky-duck-isbn-9780063311343","title":"Lucky Duck","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Adventures of a South Pole Pig comes a heartwarming middle grade animal adventure story about Frank, the odd one out in a family of ducks, who discovers both his courage and unique identity as he braves the unknown to save his family from an invading fox. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween his unusually giant feet and early hatching, Frank is notably different from his siblings Darryl and Darlene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to make his mom proud, Frank strives to be the best duckling he can be. Despite his efforts, Frank seems drawn to unduckly pursuits and doesn’t understand why certain rules exist, such as not speaking to the friendly turtle who moonlights as a rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the pond community is threatened by a fox, Frank is the one to venture into the forest where danger—and discoveries—lurk at every turn on his quest to save his home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis touching adventure is a story about finding your flock, even when you’re not the duck everyone expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Your Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank knows he’s different with his giant feet and strange habits. His journey into the forest will show him he’s more special than he ever imagined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Found Family:\u003c\/b\u003e When Frank feels like an outcast, he discovers that true friends can come in all shapes and sizes—even a turtle pretending to be a rock!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDealing with Bullying:\u003c\/b\u003e Not everyone at the pond is friendly, and Frank has to learn how to stand up for himself and what’s right, especially against the other ducklings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKids Animal Fantasy:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for young readers ages 8-12 who love stories of brave talking animals on a quest to protect their home from danger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"It will greatly satisfy fans of Dick King-Smith and E.B. White looking for something similar . . . Engaging fantasy adventure for preteen pig pals.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An upbeat and lively story.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There's humor as well as heart, grit as well as tenderness in the telling of this Antarctic adventure tale.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Loyalty, courage, and optimism are important ideas, and newcomer Kurtz brings us a rollicking story filled with all three.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Told in the voice of a seasoned storyteller, this novel has chapters that will work perfectly for sharing aloud with younger children or as a read-alone for more competent readers. . . . Move over Wilbur and Babe, there's a new pig in town.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890586611941,"sku":"NP9780063311343","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063311343.jpg?v=1730233637","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lucky-duck-isbn-9780063311343","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}