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The Sissy Duckling
By Fierstein, Harvey & Cole, Henry P.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68983-566-7
- Publisher
- New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2002.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2002
K-Gr 3 Elmer is not like the other male ducklings. "They boxed while Elmer baked. When they built forts, Elmer made sand castles. They had a football game, and Elmer put on a puppet show." When they call him a sissy, his mother insists that he is simply special, and "being special sometimes scares those who are not." Eventually, he is threatened by the local bully, Drake, and when he runs instead of fighting, his embarrassed father declares, "He's no son of mine!" Heartbroken, Elm...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
