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Name: The Frog Prince
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Edith Tarcov

In Edith Tarcov’s juvenile retelling of the German folk tale, a princess becomes angry at the obligation to honor a promise made to a frog. Unable to comply peacefully, she takes dramatic and violent action. The story unfolds with unforeseen consequences that reshape the traditional narrative, offering a fresh perspective on the classic folklore.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Edith Tarcov

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