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Duck For A Day (2010)

by Meg McKinlay(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Walker Books

review 1: This early chapter book begins when Mrs. Melvino reveals the class pet--a duck named Max--to her class. Abby, the narrator, is most curious. She's not allowed to have a pet of her own--not even a fish--but her parents have said yes to bringing home the class pet now and then. But Mrs. Melvino is not going to let Max go home with just any student, to any home. No, this duck needs a certain environment to be comfortable. And Abby is determined to do anything and everything to make sure that she gets to take Max home. She's not the only one. Readers also get glimpses of Abby's neighbor, Noah, whose home environment leaves something to be desired--at least according to Abby. Noah has been trying to be her friend since he moved in next door, but, Abby, well she has higher stand... moreards. Both kids work very, very hard to make their homes and yards inviting to a duck...I liked this one. It didn't wow me, but it was a pleasant enough read. Abby and Noah learn a little bit about one another and about responsibility and diligence too.
review 2: A terrific story for younger readers ready to move on to chapter books with a bit of character development. Abby comes from the sort of family where everything has to be clean and calm and quiet. She would love to have a pet but she's not allowed to. Her teacher Mrs Melvino is a bit eccentric and arty, and the class pet she brings to school is a duck called Max. He won't go home with anyone until his long list of demands is met, and before long Abby is engaged in fierce rivalry with scruffy little Noah from next door, to see who gets Max as a houseguest for the night. Themes to explore include friendship, courage, generosity and responsible pet ownership. Shortlisted for the 2011 CBCA awards. less

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