The Footballing Frog

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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.