A sweet story of a piglet, an aspiring opera singer, and a long-legged duck, a future ballerina. Barty has a beautiful voice. His Mum (where would we be if our Mums didn’t push us?) organises a concert with an improvised orchestra to help him launch his career. Unfortunately, Barty suffers from Acqua Voce, a non-life-threatening condition that renders him unable to sing unless submerged in water. Barty’s fellow animals laugh at his breaking voice and he runs away, embarrassed and upset. He meets Darcy who understands him perfectly, having herself failed at synchronised swimming. The couple find out that there is a cure but they have to travel to Italy to find it. There is a positive message of persevering and finding solutions to make your dreams come true. The couple eventually become world-famous, but always remember the support of those who believed in them. Thank you to NetGalley and Troubador Publishing Limited (Matador) for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion. Title: Barty and Darcy
Author: Mo Bird Published by: Troubador Publishing Limited Matador Date: Oct 8th 2018 Comments are closed.
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