Frog Girl [Paperback]

Owen Paul Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Frogs have been stolen, an earthquake rumbles, a village is in peril. To restore calm to her land, a girl must delve beneath the surface of a lake, deep into a spirit world. What she finds will thrill readers and introduce them to a classic hero's journey.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This original tale, based on Pacific Northwest myth, in which frogs are being abducted from a local lake, "will be welcomed by fans of folklore and Native American literature," wrote PW. Ages 5-7.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4. As in Storm Boy (Beyond Words, 1995), Lewis tells an original tale based on elements of the mythology of Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest. A chief's daughter spots two boys trapping frogs near a lake. One frog, who is overlooked, takes her to a deserted village beneath the lake. There, the frog (now a girl) introduces her to Grandmother, who mourns the disappearance of her children and whose sadness causes a volcano to erupt. The girl returns to her home, frees the captives, and saves her village. Extensive background notes explain how authentic folklore motifs are woven into the story and artwork. For the most part, the story can stand alone, with the illustrations playing a large part in the narrative. Without the notes, though, readers may not know that the grandmother is not only Frog Woman, but also Volcano Woman. Still, the molten lava that flows in her great house and the way her grief somehow sets off the eruption convey the sense of the connection, if not the details. The matriarch's face is never shown, adding to the mysterious atmosphere. The artwork is splendid. Vivid green frog images adorn totem poles in the underwater world, injecting a sense of wonder into the magical journey beneath the lake. The bold, well-designed pages will carry well in a group setting, and the language is simple and spare, well suited for reading aloud.?Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library, OR
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (January 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582460485
• ISBN-13: 978-1582460482
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.2 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frog Girl Promotes Divergent Thinking Skills and Compassion, February 7, 2000

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Annie Nash (Nuevo Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frog Girl (Hardcover)

The story is easy to read aloud and the illustrations are rivetting. I bought this for my three-year-old son, but find myself using it as a teaching tool in my second grade classroom, as well. It is very similar to a story my grandparents (Quinault-Cowlitz/Coast Salish) used to tell me when I was growing up. The message about taking care of all our relations is an important one. The story ignited a new interest in volcanoes and pond-life in my son's imagination. His interest in volcanoes and caves became so keen because of this book that we spent hours in the volcano exhibits at the Natural History Museum and made a special trip to Carlsbad Caverns! Bravo Paul Owen Lewis.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! Native wisdom and inspiring artwork., October 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Frog Girl (Hardcover)

This is a title that will entertain both the adult reader and the child. An adventure regarding stewardship of the earth. The dream-like images and intriguing story draw one right in. Would make a nice gift.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Book, kids and adults are bound to love it, March 14, 2009

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D. Smalley (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frog Girl (Hardcover)

We ran across this at our local natural history museum (Fernbank). My 5 and 7 year old were mesmerized by it. I've now read it (and brother book Storm Boy) dozens of times and the beautiful illustrations and poetic story-telling still have an emotional impact.
Highly recommended.

DMS