Scan barcode
jrkrell's review against another edition
4.0
I remember loving this as a child. However, I remember later hearing someone complain about the book and the punishment. However, after rereading it I think it would be a good discussion book with a child to discuss punishments.
tnews333's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite books as a kid. Not for the central character who was foolish and a wimp to boot. The cormorants, they got my attention! Would love to have a copy of this again.
queen_perfection's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Kinda fucked up actually lol
onetrooluff's review against another edition
4.0
I remember this from when I was a little girl. Hopefully I'll read it to my kids someday.
toebean5's review against another edition
1.0
I think we have moved past this- there are much better books out there that this one can be retired.
themahtin's review against another edition
1.0
from the book jacket: "Every child can sympathize with a dawdling duck who wants to avoid a spanking..." Um, no. In the end he ends up taking the spanking so he can get back to his family. No, thanks. Why is this considered a classic?
annabannana's review against another edition
I really dislike the spanking involved in the story, and the idea that's it's good to just take the spanking that's dished out.
A very dated story in several ways. But I enjoyed it as a child, and I think C enjoyed it now.
A very dated story in several ways. But I enjoyed it as a child, and I think C enjoyed it now.
rachandreading's review against another edition
4.0
I never tired of this book as a child. It was one of my favorites.
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
Illustrations were great. Not sure why it's part of the children's canon.