Name: A Bargain for Frances
ISBN: 9780064440011

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Friendship, With Friction

A tea-set bargain gives this early reader a child-sized way into friendship’s occasional complications.

Come here for

Frances and Thelma’s sometimes-tricky friendship
A small disagreement with room for a thoughtful choice

Expect

Level Two reading for children gaining independence
Longer sentences and playful language

Book Details

Authors: Russell Hoban
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: February 18, 2003
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Folktale Retellings · Values & Virtues
Reading lane: Folktale Retellings

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Publisher Categories

The Classics
Funny Stories
Media Tie-Ins
Mysteries & Detective Stories

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School Stories
Friendship
Beginner Readers
Cooking & Food

About This Book

A classic I Can Read story, starring Frances, America's favorite badger. 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? This classic story is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, th...

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A classic I Can Read story, starring Frances, America's favorite badger. 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? This classic story is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.