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.

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.



