Customer Reviews

12 reviews

• Val Sutton

  Val Sutton - former teacher and assistant manager of theatre and performing company as well as mother and grandmother:
  
  This is the interesting story of an intrepid white duck as he travels with a real family through their many engaging adventures in life. Children will be captivated by this tale and it's colouful illustrations.

• Margaret Haywood - retired teacher

  A charming book which will appeal to children and families interested in nature. The language, style and content make it suitable for the age range 6 to 10 years. Parent / Carer would need to read it to younger children and the less competent readers in the older age group. The book is different in that it is a factual story written from the perspective of the duck. This is an interpretation by the author, based in her own experience, observation and understanding of these birds. Reading these stories would give a child more awareness of the natural environment and its inhabitants.
  
  Some of the technical terms which occur naturally within the story eg 'Archaeologist', 'Neolithic', 'Estuary', 'Prehistoric' etc. would encourage discussion between the adult and child leading to an enrichment of the child's language skills.
  
  As each chapter is a 'stand alone' unit it has the advantage that the reader can dip in and out of the book as and when appropriate while maintaining the central theme of the book.
  
  Front cover - vibrant colours, simple illustration which should attract the attention of potential purchasers.

• Janet

  I loved the pictures, they reminded me of 'Orlando the Marmalade cat.' A charming book which can be dipped into as a series of tales.

• Nick Jessup

  Delightful. a 'good read' for adults as well as children.

• Claire Hutchings

  As a Teaching Assistant working with Primary school children with Additional Needs, The Adventures of Sammy Duck was a truly lovely book to read to the children I work with.
  The children were captivated by the fun stories and I as the adult not only enjoyed reading them aloud but could picture Sammy Duck on his adventures.
  The stories capture times past extremely well in the Jefferies family life.
  And I feel The Adventures of Sammy Duck would be a super Easter gift for young and old.

• Diane Hayden

  An absolutely delightful read on a level for both children and adults alike. More so the better for being drawn from real life. The stories are packed with lovely little asides and observations and just the right length for pre-bedtime reading. A joyful innocent romp through the life of a very unique character and her delightful human family. Hoping there will be a sequel or three.

• Brenda Jefferies (former teacher and great grand mother)

  The illustrations were very simple and clear for children to appreciate bur pertinent to the various adventures of Sammy. This was an unusual and amusing account of life from a duck's perspective. The many children I have reared or taught would say "I must have it!"

• Hazel Green

  I have enjoyed reading the stories, along with my grandchildren, of Sammy Duck's adventures in the likes of Cambridge and Stonehenge. The illustrations are wonderful too!

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