In "The Duck in the Gun" by Robyn Belton, a young boy named Tim discovers a duck nesting in an unexpected place—inside a disused, old gun. As the story unfolds, Tim grapples with the realities of war and the innocence of childhood. He forms a special bond with the duck, learning valuable lessons about compassion, peace, and the impact of conflict on both nature and humanity. Through vibrant illustrations and poignant storytelling, the book beautifully conveys themes of protection and the importance of nurturing life in a world marred by violence and discord. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Walker Classics .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-12 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2009 by Walker Books Australia .

Robyn Belton is one of New Zealand's best-known and most accomplished illustrators of children's books. She grew up on a farm near Wanganui and studied art at the Canterbury School of Fine Arts. In 2006 she won the prestigious children's literature award, the Margaret Mahy Medal. She currently lives in Dunedin. Joy Cowley has written hundreds of stories for children, some of which are published all over the world.