Joy, to the World Teen & Young Adult Dystopian there is a duck to

there is a duck to find on every page

he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing

Can this unlikely pair embrace who they are and truly see each other

Crosley looks for answers in philosophy and art

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Joy, to the World Teen & Young Adult Dystopian there is a duck toA young Dumplin meets Melissa in this joyful and energetic middle grade novel about a twelve year old girl living her life to the fullest, celebrating her love for sports and fighting for her right to cheer. Joy, a twelve year old trans girl, just moved to Texas with her mother and older brother. Her family has accepted Joy as the girl she is early in her transition, with little fuss, leaving Joy to explore her love of sports, competition, teamwork,