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Description: Duckling by Eve Ainsworth Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description What if your neighbour asked you to watch her seven-year-old daughter for an afternoon, and didnt come back?Lucys life is small, but safe. So when her new neighbour Cassie asks Lucy if she could look after her seven-year-old daughter Rubi, she is reluctant to agree. Publisher Description A book for our times- a warm, life-affirming debut about loneliness, and the power of community and human connection. Get ready to meet Centurys most unlikely heroine of 2022...Ducklings a nickname Lucy has never been able to shake off. And, if shes honest, maybe it suits her. She just isnt the type to socialise with other people. She likes to keep herself to herself. You might say shes reluctant to leave her nest.Lucys life is small, but safe. Shes got a good routine. But all thats about to change.When Lucys neighbour asks her to look after her little girl for a couple of hours - and then doesnt come back - Lucy is suddenly responsible for someone other than herself.It takes courage to let the outside world in, and Lucys about to learn theres much more to life - but only if shes brave enough to spread her wings... Author Biography Eve Ainsworth is a working class award-winning and Carnegie nominated childrens author who has written for both middle grade and teen readers. Duckling is her debut adult novel.Eve has vast experience working as a public speaker and creative workshop coordinator for schools, libraries and other events both nationally and internationally. She also is an experienced mentor and is very passionate about helping those from disadvantaged backgrounds.Eve was born and raised in Crawley, West Sussex and is one of seven children. After her degree, she had a varied background working within HR and Recruitment roles, before moving in a role she loves - mentoring and supporting challenging and vulnerable children in both secondary and primary schools. Eve is fiercely proud of her working class roots and her large, loud family. She still lives in Crawley with her husband, two young children, crazy dog and two very naughty cats. Details ISBN 1529157242 ISBN-13 9781529157246 Title Duckling Author Eve Ainsworth Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 384 Publisher Cornerstone GE_Item_ID:135312475; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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