K-Gr 3-Mitchell uses free verse to retell this classic story. His effort is generally successful, in that he distills the essence of the tale without sacrificing Andersen's poetic language. However, the writing is occasionally stiff and awkward. Heale's woodcut illustrations are handsome and elegant in their simplicity. The heavy outlines contrast nicely with the delicate watercolor tints. A thick black border contains both pictures and text, uniting the two. The book design is attractive and appealing, from its rich maroon jacket to its smooth, heavy, cream-colored paper. This is an Ugly Duckling with a difference, best suited to collections large enough to support a variety of versions of the same story.-Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA
The Ugly Duckling (1842) tells the story of a duckling who is rejected by everyone, including his family, because he looks different. Tired of being made fun of, he decides to go far, far away, but the characters he meets on the way are no more tolerant...-
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The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling (1842) tells the story of a duckling who is rejected by everyone, including his family, because he looks different. Tired of being made fun of, he decides to go far, far away, but the characters he meets on the way are no more tolerant...-
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940175885249 |
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| Publisher: | SAGA Egmont |
| Publication date: | 06/25/2021 |
| Series: | Hans Christian Andersen's Stories |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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