Duckling Ugly
Duckling Ugly by Neal Shusterman, published by Penguin Young Readers Group in April 2007, is a reprint edition featuring 224 pages in English. This young adult fiction explores the life of Cara, a girl whose extreme ugliness leads to relentless torment from her peers and even her own family. As she navigates her painful existence in Flock’s Rest, Cara receives a mysterious note hinting at a deeper destiny, prompting her to question her identity and the nature of beauty.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and dark themes as Cara’s journey unfolds, revealing a dreamlike valley where acceptance reigns and appearances are transformed. The narrative delves into the complexities of self-worth and revenge, as Cara grapples with her desires and the consequences of her newfound power. With elements of fairy tales and horror woven throughout, Duckling Ugly presents a unique take on the classic tale of transformation, inviting readers to reflect on the true meaning of beauty and acceptance.
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Cara is so ugly, mirrors would rather break than show her reflection. Not even her own parents can deny her ugliness, and nothing can make up for the cruelty of her schoolmates. Tormented and tortured by the shallow people of Flock’s Rest, Cara’s life is miserable. Then Cara receives a shimmering note from some exotic place suggesting that there’s more to her than meets the eye. Cara wonders if her destiny has something to do with her recurring dreams of a beautiful green valley where the people are so accepting, her ugliness doesn’t matter. Soon, Cara discovers that her valley of dreams is real. It’s a place where the ugliest of ducklings can become swans. A swan, however, can have a serious taste for revenge . . . deadly revenge.
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