The Ugly Duckling: A Story of Acceptance

One day, while at recess, someone shoved him into a large puddle of mud. As Lucky scrambled clumsily to his feet, a large clump of mud fell from his head and onto one of his eyes, covering it. His clothes were completely ruined. Lucky could hear them laughing uncontrollably as he walked home slowly, with his head hung low and tears streaming down his muddy face.