The Duck with No Luck
The Duck with No Luck by Gemma Merino is a delightful children’s book published by Pan Macmillan on July 8, 2025. This 32-page edition, written in English, presents a humorous and uplifting story about a duck who feels unfortunate and seeks advice from a wise owl. Along the way, Duck encounters various characters, including a lonely swan and a hungry fox, all searching for their own answers.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of self-esteem and friendship, as Duck learns to tackle life’s ups and downs while appreciating what he has. The story combines engaging illustrations with a measured narration, making it suitable for read-aloud sessions. This edition offers a charming exploration of emotions and social themes, encouraging young readers to adopt a more positive outlook.
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What’s a fed-up duck who feels all out of luck supposed to do? Go and ask a wise owl for help, of course! But watch out for the hungry Fox . . .
From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water, The Duck With No Luck is a funny, uplifting and reassuring tale about how to tackle the ups and downs of life, take a more positive look at things and appreciate all you have.
After a particularly unlucky moment, Duck has had enough! Heading off to ask Wise Owl why he’s so unlucky, he comes across a lonely Swan, a hungry Fox and a bare tree, all looking for answers of their own. Will Wise Owl’s advice help Duck to find his luck after all? And has he just been looking in the wrong place all along?
“Washes of color full of swirls and speckles provide visually appealing backgrounds for the expressive characters and dramatic scenes. The lively art plays off the text’s more measured narration, which makes the story work well as a read- aloud.” Horn Book Magazine
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