Synopses & Reviews
Davey doesnt believe in spells and fairy talesuntil the day a strange blue-eyed frog named Amelia turns up in his pond. Amelia is really a princess, and in order to break the spell shes under, she needs a kiss before two cycles of the moon pass. It looks as though Davey is the only boy who can help her. But he doesnt want to kiss the frog until hes had a chance to show her off to his friends, and the thought of kissing her at all makes him sick. In the meantime, hell have to take care of the bossy princess by keeping her away from his menacing little brother, Kevin. Can the princess convince Davey to do the right thing, or is she doomed to stay a frog forever?
Patricia Eastons crackling, fast-paced chapter book puts a new spin on a beloved fairy tale. Mike Wohnoukas ingenious black-and-white illustrations are guaranteed to elicit giggles and guffaws.
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"Wohnoutka's illustrations, sympathetic and often amusing depictions of the characters, enhance the story's child appeal...light fantasy provides good fun" BOOKLIST
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"light tale for new readers...characters grow and learn from...challenges...light, cartoony pencil illustrations keep the story hopping along." KIRKUS REVIEWS
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"Modern spin on a traditional tale...fun, snappy dialogue...drawings are equally engaging. A strong selection for early chapter-book readers." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOUNRAL
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"Wohnoutka's illustrations, sympathetic and often amusing depictions of the characters, enhance the story's child appeal...light fantasy provides good fun" BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA
"light tale for new readers...characters grow and learn from...challenges...light, cartoony pencil illustrations keep the story hopping along." KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews
"Modern spin on a traditional tale...fun, snappy dialogue...drawings are equally engaging. A strong selection for early chapter-book readers." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOUNRAL School Library Journal
About the Author
Mike Wohnoutka received his B.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design and later moved to Minneapolis to begin his career in illustration. In addition to doing advertising and editorial illustration, Mike also works part time as a product/graphic designer for a gift company. His work has been published in children's magazines such as Spider. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Patricia Easton is the author of four children's books and two novels for adults. She teaches children's book writing at the Institute for Children's Literature and serves as the regional adviser for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in western Pennsylvania. She resides in McMurray, Pennsylvania.