The Elusive Language Of Ducks

As if it will make up for her loss, they bring Hannah a duckling to care for. They were well meaning, and it could have done the trick. However, Hannah’s focus on the duck progressively alienates those around her. As the duck takes over her world, past secrets are exposed. Will Hannah’s life unravel completely? This funny, moving and insightful novel contemplates the chemistry between one person and another: a man and another man’s wife; a woman and a duck; a woman and her dead mother; a drug addict and his drug. Beautifully written, it is a penetrating and compassionate view of marriage, dependency, obsession, addiction, and love.

Love and passion - and their absence - are explored in this insightful, tragi-comic short story about an illicit affair. The narrator's married friend and his married lover, the new wife of her ex-husband: none of them has much to do with her, until they all want to use her spare room. What emotions will this coming together unleash?

To celebrate 50 years of publishing in Aotearoa New Zealand, this anthology brings together 50 enthralling stories from some of the country’s finest writers. From established authors to new, emerging names, these stories track the changing styles, voices and preoccupations explored through the short story over the past five decades. Read – and celebrate!

Quack, a young duck, builds a rocket and goes to the moon, only to find that he misses home.

Explains the equipment, skills, and techniques needed for duck hunting. Vibrant photographs and clear text help readers understand and imagine this fascinating way to explore the outdoors.

Duck in a Cup has language that helps to teach the short 'u' sound as in the words 'Duck, ducklings, up, cup, Mum and us.' Duchess is a proud duck who loves her seven little ducklings. They all waddle up the street to visit Granny. What happens when the littlest duckling goes missing? Will they find the duckling?