Monday, March 23, 2015

PBParty 10: JUST A DUCK

Title: Just a Duck
Genre: Picture Story Book; Humor
Word Count:430
Query:

Greetings, Michelle and Sharon!

Using whimsical language, JUST A DUCK is a 430-word character-driven story where an arrogant alien, Kruck, learns a lesson from humble duck, Druck. But is Druck a humble duck or a humble alien instead? You guessed it. It’s the latter in this fun romp where Druck gets fed up with Kruck’s arrogance and incessant offensive comments. Druck fixes Kruck’s spaceship and then steals it, proving that he is infinitely more than “just a duck.” 

As a certified elementary teacher and active member of SCBWI, I am aware of the market and enjoy fun, contemporary books like, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the BusI Want My Hat BackDuck! Rabbit!, and even Quack, Quack, Moo Moo. I believe that JUST A DUCK has a similar feel and appeal. I am the forthcoming NE Area Representative for SCBWI-Wisconsin. 

Thank you for your time and consideration,

First 50 Words:

Druck was floating in a pond on a cloudy day. He heard it before he saw it...
BZZZZZZZooo
OOO—
OO—
OO—
OO—

CLUNK.
Out fell Kruck.

“Greetings, duckling,” said Kruck.
“Quack,” said Druck.

“These stormy skies have blown me off course — and right into the ground! Where might I find the nearest spaceship repair shop?”

“I repair spaceships,” replied Druck. “I’m quite good at repairing things.”

4 comments:

  1. Hi there!

    I'd love to take a look at this. Please send your query pasted in the email and the manuscript attached as a word document to: rena (at) thedeborahharrisagency (dot) com

    Thanks!

    - Rena Rossner

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    1. Ms. Rossner, I am currently at work with no access to my personal computer. I will get this to you as soon as possible this evening. Thank you for your interest.
      RaChelle Lisiecki

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  2. I'd be happy to take a look! Please send a query letter and manuscript to: chquery[at]mcintoshandotis[dot]com. Please put #PB Party request in the subject line.

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  3. Sounds fun! Please send a query letter and manuscript copied into the body of the email to my email address. Subject line should indicate #PBParty. Check out www.martinlit.com for contact and other submission details. Thanks for participating in #PBParty! - Clelia

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