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Shirtful of Frogs

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The life of a WWII evacuee collides with the world of a boy from the present day, in this timeslip adventure. As WWII breaks out, six-year-old Jimmy Sweeney is evacuated from London to the country. He is now an outcast, bullied by the local kids and mistreated by the awful Mrs Cribbins. One night a stranger appears in his room. A tall clean boy who brings him wonderful food and other amazing things. They become friends which is good because pretty soon Jimmy is going to need a friend. His life may depend upon it . . . Praise for A Shirtful of Frogs: 'While this novel is classified for children, I think it has a lot of cross-over appeal ... it reminds me of how The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe started.' - Tawn Anderson, Author of Providence 'This is the type of book that you'll find yourself going back to, reading over and over, far into the night. Really, I can't say enough good things!' - C.S. Einfeld, Author of Neverdark A Shirtful of Frogs is suitable for ages 10+

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780956998545
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 244
  • Published:
  • July 21, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 216x140x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 340 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 18, 2024

Description of Shirtful of Frogs

The life of a WWII evacuee collides with the world of a boy from the present day, in this timeslip adventure.

As WWII breaks out, six-year-old Jimmy Sweeney is evacuated from London to the country. He is now an outcast, bullied by the local kids and mistreated by the awful Mrs Cribbins. One night a stranger appears in his room. A tall clean boy who brings him wonderful food and other amazing things. They become friends which is good because pretty soon Jimmy is going to need a friend. His life may depend upon it . . .

Praise for A Shirtful of Frogs:

'While this novel is classified for children, I think it has a lot of cross-over appeal ... it reminds me of how The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe started.' - Tawn Anderson, Author of Providence

'This is the type of book that you'll find yourself going back to, reading over and over, far into the night. Really, I can't say enough good things!' - C.S. Einfeld, Author of Neverdark

A Shirtful of Frogs is suitable for ages 10+

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