The Great Red Frog by Sidney Ransom
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About this eBook
| Author | Ransom, Sidney |
|---|---|
| Title | The Great Red Frog |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Great Red Frog" by Sidney Ransom is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale follows the adventures of a young King who is transformed into a frog due to a misunderstanding and the envy of a Chamberlain’s son. The book captures themes of identity, bravery, and the importance of true leadership in a whimsical and enchanting narrative. The story begins with a little Prince who, after being pushed into a magic bush, is turned into a Great Red Frog, allowing the Chamberlain’s son to impersonate him. As the false king's wickedness grows, the real King, in frog form, is sought after by a young Dwarf named Omolo, who embarks on a quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess. With the help of a wise Owl and a Magic Sword, Omolo confronts the King of the Frogs, who, upon being wounded, transforms back into the rightful King. The narrative culminates in a jubilant restoration of order, as the King marries the Princess and punishes those who wronged him, leaving a message of satisfaction and happiness for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16905 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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