Ducks Overboard!

Written & illustrated by Markus Motum

A plastic duck's journey reveals ocean pollution's hidden truths.

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32 pages· 1,365 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A plastic duck embarks on an unexpected journey across the Pacific after a shipping mishap releases thousands of bath toys into the ocean. As it drifts through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the duck encounters endangered marine life and the vast impact of plastic pollution. This true story, inspired by real events, offers a unique perspective on environmental challenges, blending adventure with a hopeful message. Follow the duck's path and discover the surprising places it reaches, shedding light on the global crisis of ocean debris and its effects on our planet.

From the publisher

Eco facts come to light as a plastic duck narrates this beautifully illustrated true story of thousands of bath toys that were lost at sea and swept to the four corners of the Pacific. If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as facts about the ways plastic is affecting various parts of the world.

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