
By Dick King-Smith, John Eastwood (Illustrator)
A chicken dreams of swimming like a duck, but can he stay afloat when love complicates his plans?
Frank, a chicken with dreams of duckhood, nearly drowns chasing his aquatic fantasy. With a wetsuit and flippers, he becomes the fastest bird in the pond. But when a charming chick catches his eye, will his heart's desires shift from speed to love? Dive into Frank's feather-ruffling adventure and discover if he can balance his dreams with newfound affections.
Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be. But don’t try telling that to Frank–he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul. Luckily, he gets a little human help–in the form of a man-made wet suit and a pair of flippers–and soon he’s the speediest bird in the water. And while Frank knows he’s ruffled a few feathers, he doesn’t care–there’s just too much for him to crow about. Until a certain young chick catches his eye, that is. . . .
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