The Duck and the Darklings

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Duck and the Darklings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Glenda Millard
By (author) Stephen Michael King
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 210
ISBN/Barcode 9781743312612
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Allen & Unwin
Imprint Allen & Unwin Children's Books
Publication Date 26 March 2014
Publication Country Australia

Description

Grandpapa's eyes shine when he remembers the beauty of the world, long ago. Peterboy wants to find something wonderful to bring the light to Grandpapa's eyes and keep it there. What he finds is a duck, wounded and broken, and Grandpapa mends her from top to tail; quack, waddle and wing! The Duck and the Darklings is a triumphant story, for children and adults, about the coming of hope in dark days, the warmth of friendship and the splendour of a new dawn.

Author Biography

Glenda Millard is the author of many acclaimed novels and picture books, including Lightning Jack, illustrated by Patricia Mullins, which was shortlisted in the 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia awards. Stephen Michael King has illustrated, written and designed many splendid books for children, including Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat and Bella's Bad Hair Day. The books they have made together include Applesauce and the Christmas Miracle, The Tender Morsels of Saffron Silk and other books in the Kingdom of Silk series.

Reviews

"A tale of darkness that, thanks to friendship and caring characters, becomes one of transformation and hope, The Duck and the Darklings is a very creative, poignant story that will appeal to some but not all young readers." --Bookloons.com, 10/5/2016