The Duck & the Seagull: A Tale of Two Friends (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781805711339)

The Duck & the Seagull: A Tale of Two Friends by Dr. B.F. Battistoli is a heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship. As they navigate the challenges of their different worlds, they discover the true meaning of friendship. Join them on an adventure filled with laughter, tears, and valuable life lessons. This charming tale will captivate readers of all ages and leave them with a warm feeling in their hearts. Dr. Battistoli's storytelling will transport you to a world where friendship knows no bounds. Dive into this delightful story and experience the magic of friendship like never before.

Review by Kevin Sites

Author: The Ocean Above Me, winner, Best Fiction Thriller - American Fiction Awards

Cedric and Angelina "were as different as two friends could be." But their differences don't define them, as they form a steadfast and durable friendship based on their deep concern for each other and the familiar warmth of their yearly meetings. These are the themes explored by Dr. B.F. Battistoli in The Duck & the Seagull.

Each spring after Cedric flies from his home in Canada to Rockport Harbor in Massachusetts, he and Angelina float in their favorite place, the calm waters inside the protective jetty. And just like any good friends they look for snacks, chat and play together.

But when Cedric spots some colorfully patterned harlequin ducks overhead, he longs to fly away with them, momentarily forgetting the treasure he has for something new and different. It's in this odyssey that Cedric learns what true friendship means: someone being there for you when you weren't always there for them.

In a time where examples of the divisive and mean-spirited abound in the adult world, the characters in Dr. Battistoli's book help reassure children that kindness is strength and our real friends sometimes see value in us more than we see in ourselves.