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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Dragon’s Breath by E. D. Baker: Teen Fiction

Lighthearted with a few surprise twists, Dragon’s Breath by E. D. Baker is the second in the Tales of the Frog Princess.  This is a great tale about being a friend and being yourself. 
Nutshell:  To save the kingdom, Emma goes on a quest to turn her aunt’s long lost love human again.  An added twist in her adventure: when Emma hiccups, she transforms between human and frog!  Along the way she meets new friends and some new enemies too.




B+       [Story/Plot B; Characters B; Content A; Setting B+]
Genre/Subject: Fiction/Fantasy
Additional Note: Tales of the Frog Princess: Book 2; AR Level 5.3

Monday, April 16, 2012

The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker: Teen Fiction

Lighthearted with a simple story line, The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker is the fun tale that inspired “The Princess and the Frog” movie. 
Nutshell:  An unusual princess is turned into a frog when she kisses a frog she finds in the swamp.  Now the adventure really begins when she goes on a quest to turn human again.





B+       [Story/Plot B; Characters B; Content A; Setting B+]
Genre/Subject: Fiction/Fantasy
Additional Note: Tales of the Frog Princess: Book 1; AR Level 4.8