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1 author picked Marky and the Swan as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A charming tale about a grumpy swan called Anton, who, after a rocky start, forms a friendly relationship with a young boy (the eponymous Marky).
The story can be read (or read out) on many levels, that of a two-year-old who loves nature, especially big white, elegant birds, swimming on the local pond, or on a deeper psychological level, as an anthropomorphic metaphor for a cruel parent or an angry god.
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