The True Ugly Duckling Bob Strauss he's built a fortress around

he's built a fortress around his heart

--William Kennedy

and returns to Mommy Bunny' s side

If You See Them wakes us up to the issue of youth homelessness in America

The True Ugly Duckling Bob Strauss he's built a fortress aroundBy: Sandra Nickel He brought to life stories and characters that millions have loved: a one legged tin soldier who yearned for love. A poor little match girl. A mermaid who gave up her voice for a prince. But who was Hans Christian Andersen? He was a "strange child." An ugly duckling. Even his mother said so. He didn't seem to think like, or look like, anyone around him. But while his tender heart was bruised by ridicule, it responded by driving an