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I Was a 98-Pound Duckling: Book Guide, Author and Facts

I Was a 98-Pound Duckling by Jean Van Leeuwen — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A witty story about a girl swamped by beauty advice and facing her first date. A thirteen-year-old suffering from several "beauty problems" improves her self-image after a brief summer romance.

Quick facts about I Was a 98-Pound Duckling

  • Title: I Was a 98-Pound Duckling
  • Author: Jean Van Leeuwen
  • First published: 1972
  • Genre: i was a 98-pound duckling, jean van leeuwen, children
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL57592W

Where to read I Was a 98-Pound Duckling

I Was a 98-Pound Duckling by Jean Van Leeuwen is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is I Was a 98-Pound Duckling about?

A witty story about a girl swamped by beauty advice and facing her first date.

Who wrote I Was a 98-Pound Duckling?

I Was a 98-Pound Duckling was written by Jean Van Leeuwen.

When was I Was a 98-Pound Duckling published?

I Was a 98-Pound Duckling was first published in 1972.

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