A Bargain for Frances
A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban is a charming children’s book published by Mammoth in 1992. This New Ed edition features 62 pages and is written in English. The story follows Frances, a young badger, as she navigates a tea party at her friend Thelma’s house. Despite her mother’s warning about the potential pitfalls of playing with Thelma, Frances’s adventurous spirit leads her to make a questionable purchase that sets the stage for an engaging lesson about friendship.
Readers will discover how Frances learns to turn a bad bargain into a valuable experience, ultimately teaching Thelma an important lesson. The narrative explores themes of social interactions and the dynamics of friendship, making it a relatable tale for young readers. With its focus on animals and social themes, this book presents a delightful exploration of childhood experiences and the complexities of relationships among friends.
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“Frances is going to Thelma’s house for a tea party. ‘Be careful,’ says Mother. ‘When you play with Thelma you always get the worst of it.’ But Frances isn’t careful. Her good friend Thelma sells her an old plastic tea set when Frances really wants a new china one with blue pictures. And there are no backsies! How Frances gets the best of a bad bargain–and teachers Thelma a lesson about friendship–provides a delightful story about everybody’s favorite badger.”–Front jacket flap.
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