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A Birthday for Frances

Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

1968·children

Part of Hippo books series

Literary Fiction

It is Gloria's birthday but Frances is not sure whether or not to give Gloria a present, as she is the kind of little sister who can't catch, can't throw and who when playing hide-and-seek, always hides in places where part of her is sticking out. Will Frances give Gloria her present..?

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A Birthday for Frances

Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban

Part of Hippo books series

Year

1968

Audience

children

Literary Fiction

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It is Gloria's birthday but Frances is not sure whether or not to give Gloria a present, as she is the kind of little sister who can't catch, can't throw and who when playing hide-and-seek, always hides in places where part of her is sticking out. Will Frances give Gloria her present..?

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