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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
A Bargain for Frances
Written by Russell Hoban · Illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Part of the Frances series
Can Frances prove friendship is worth more than a bad bargain?
62 pages· 1,722 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Frances and Thelma's friendship is tested when Thelma tricks Frances into buying a tea set. As tensions rise, Frances must decide if keeping a friend is worth more than a deal. Will she find a way to mend their bond, or is this the end of their friendship? Discover how Frances navigates the tricky waters of trust and loyalty in this engaging tale.
From the publisher
Frances and Thelma are friends — most of the time
Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it’s the last straw. Can Frances show her that it’s better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 62
- Words
- 1,722
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 470L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6252
Publication
- Published
- February 18, 2003
- First published
- January 1, 1970
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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