The life of a World War Two evacuee collides with the world of a boy from the present day, in this time-travel adventure.
As World War Two breaks out, Jimmy Sweeney is evacuated from London to the country where he's bullied by the local kids and mistreated by the terrible Mrs Cribbins. One night a stranger appears in his room – a boy who brings him delicious 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 9+
As World War Two breaks out, Jimmy Sweeney is evacuated from London to the country where he's bullied by the local kids and mistreated by the terrible Mrs Cribbins. One night a stranger appears in his room – a boy who brings him delicious 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 9+
