Shelly Lynne, a little duckling, arrives at her new home, expecting to make new friends and fit right in. But when she arrives, she finds that things aren't that easy. She meets Catti, the crow who makes fun of her, then Henrietta the hen who lets her know that she's the boss of the barnyard, and Shelly Lynne better keep that in mind. Luckily, the little duckling also meets Kal, the little piglet who can't say oink, and Misty, a gray mare with long legs and a mane and tail that flow in the wind. When the "boss" hen and her minions try to mess with Shelly Lynne and her friends, the duckling has to make a choice. Will she stand by and allow it to happen? Or will she take a stand, and let them know they've messed with the wrong duckling?Anyone who's ever moved to a new neighborhood or started a new school will find themselves chuckling at Shelly Lynne's predicaments and will recognize the characters in this fable. Whether you've stood up to a bully, been hassled by one or been one, you'll appreciate Shelly Lynne's courage and determination, as she lets the barnyard know, she isn't going to sit idly by. This is Book One of a series of Barnyard Fables, each taking the story a little further and addressing the problems everyone faces when dealing with people, emotions and life.
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