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Jack Daw is a bird lover. Of all the animals on his father's farm, he likes his feathered friends the best and manages to successfully hatch out an ostrich egg with a bit of help from two obliging geese. The author has also written "The Hodgeheg" and "Paddy's Pot of Gold".
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'A contemporary, lighthearted version of the "Ugly Duckling" tale.' (School Library Journal)
'As usual, King-Smith provides a harmonious blend of poignant and rib-tickling scenes, in which human and animal characterisations are crafted with equal skill and originality. Readers who have relished the antics of such memorable stars as Babe the Gallant Pig and his grandson Ace will fall in love with Oliver, the ugly gosling who wins the affection of almost everyone he meets.' (Publishers Weekly)
'This gentle story will grace the author's long list of well-loved animal fantasies.' (School Library Journal)
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'As usual, King-Smith provides a harmonious blend of poignant and rib-tickling scenes, in which human and animal characterisations are crafted with equal skill and originality. Readers who have relished the antics of such memorable stars as Babe the Gallant Pig and his grandson Ace will fall in love with Oliver, the ugly gosling who wins the affection of almost everyone he meets.' (Publishers Weekly)
'This gentle story will grace the author's long list of well-loved animal fantasies.' (School Library Journal)
A charming story about a little boy and his new pet ...
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0670832952
- ISBN 13 9780670832958
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
- IllustratorParkins David
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