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Name: Ducks disappearing
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Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

📘 Ducks disappearing by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Willie, a curious young reader, discovers that ducklings have vanished from the motel’s garden. With clever observation and a knack for problem‑solving, he sets out to find the missing birds. Along the way, he gathers the motel staff into a collaborative rescue operation, emphasizing that the ducks are a shared treasure. The story celebrates teamwork, community responsibility, and the simple joys of caring for animals.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

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