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Mrs. Quack

Mrs. Quack is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.

Green Meadows model

This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.

Mrs. Quack complete Green Meadows adaptation model sheet

Original illustrations

These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.

Mrs. Quack in an original illustration
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Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Mrs. Quack in an original illustration
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Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Mrs. Quack in an original illustration
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Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference

Character encyclopedia

Personality

She is terribly nervous and suspicious.

Home

She hides at the Smiling Pool, then summers in Paddy the Beaver's pond.

Friends and relationships

Friends: She will not trust Farmer Brown's boy, whatever her friends say. Family: Mr. Quack is her dear mate, and she will not go on without him. Rivals and neighbors: Peter Rabbit, Jerry Muskrat, Sammy Jay and Blacky the Crow keep watch for her.

Interesting facts

  • Twice she rushes off before hearing the whole story.
  • Telling her troubles to Peter does her good.

Book appearances

  • The Adventures of Johnny Chuck; The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack