Synopses & Reviews
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?
Synopsis
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In A Bargain for Frances, 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?
About the Author
Russell Hoban is the author of more than 20 books for children and adults. He is perhaps best known for his character Frances the badger, featured in
A Bargain for Frances,
A Baby Sister for Frances,
Best Friends for Frances,
A Birthday for Frances, and
Bread and Jam for Frances, all illustrated by Lillian Hoban. He also wrote
Bedtime for Frances, illustrated by Garth Williams, and the modern classic
The Mouse and His Child. He passed away at the age of 86 in 2011.