Books like Once Upon a Frog by Sarah Mlynowski
Abby and Jonah are thrust into the familiar world of The Frog Prince, but the narrative takes a sharp turn when the princess turns out to be cruel rather than kind. Believing that the transformation of the frog into a prince may be possible without the princess’s approval, Abby devises a plan that challenges conventional fairy‑tale logic. The story follows their adventurous attempts to break the enchantment, questioning the necessity of royal intervention and exploring new ways to restore hope and magic in a tale where the villainary princess contradicts tradition.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sarah Mlynowski
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