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      A Birthday for Frances

      by Russell Hoban
      Published
      Sep 1968
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      32
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      Frances
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      I Can Read: Level 2

      About This Book

      Gloria''s birthday is tomorrow, and everyone is looking forward to the celebration—except Frances. Frances can''t help but think that it always seems to be someone else''s birthday. To make matters worse, Gloria''s birthday present costs Frances a whole two allowances! Is there anything that can turn this disastrous day around?

      Full of warmth and humor, this new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban''s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.

      Series Placement

      Series
      Frances
      🟡 Mostly Standalone
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      Also Appears In
      I Can Read: Level 2
      🟢 Fully Standalone

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Themes

      Comedy / Humor Holidays

      Characters & Occupations

      Animals

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Beginning Readers

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      Jan 1968 Scholastic ISBN 0590486918
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      Jan 1968 HarperCollins ISBN 0060223383
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