The Footballing Frog: A twist on tthe raditional tales of the frog and a modern day prince, who loves football. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Jungman, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007230877 ISBN 13: 9780007230877

Publisher: Collins, 2007

Synopsis

A twist on traditional tales of frogs and three wishes, this story features a modern day prince, who loves football. Unfortunately he looses his football to frog, who demands a kiss as redemption. Of course the frog metamorphoses into a princess, who shares his love of football.

· Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.

· Text type – Humorous fantasy.

· Pages 46 and 47 give an exclusive interview with the newly-wed couple for ‘Hot’ magazine, providing lots of opportunities for speaking, listening and writing.

· Curriculum Links – Citizenship: choices.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

A twist on tthe raditional tales of the frog and a modern day prince, who loves football.

About the Author:

Ann Jungman was born in London, of German Jewish parents. She attended school in Hornsey and then went on to study law at university. Her decision to change careers and become a primary school teacher led her to become a writer for children. She began writing in 1982 and now has over 50 books to her name.

Ann writes for a wide age-range, from pre-school to early secondary, as well as for children with learning difficulties. She has also produced a history book series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007230877
• ISBN 13: 9780007230877
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Burnett Seb