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Name: Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy
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Author: Jane Yolen

📘 Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy by Jane Yolen

A lighthearted science‑fiction tale for young readers, Commander Toad and the crew of the Star Warts embark on a mission to find Commander Toad's cousin, Tip‑Toad, who turns out to be an intergalactic spy. The book blends humor, space travel, and quirky amphibian characters, and is complemented by four‑color and black‑and‑white illustrations that bring the adventure to life for beginning readers.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Jane Yolen

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