A Bargain for Frances
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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

Book #6 in the Frances series

Can Frances prove friendship is worth more than a bad bargain?

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62 pages· 1,722 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· 470L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440011
LCCN
91012265
OCLC
23583939

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