The Prince of the Pond

By Donna Jo Napoli

Animal: Frogs

Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Reviewed by Noelle

Remember the story of the Frog Prince? How a prince was changed into a frog by an evil hag until a princess kissed him and turned him back into a human? Well, this is the story of the prince's life as a frog until he was turned back into a human. "Pin" appears in the pond suddenly one day, acting very strange in the eyes of "Jade," the frog who first sees him. He doesn't seem to know how to hop or swim, or use his tongue to catch bugs, or even talk properly. Jade gives him lessons on being froggy, but she can't help noticing his odd behavior. Like taking a turtle head on, saving other frogs from danger, and insisting on taking care of his tadpoles. But what happens when Pin wants to take on the hag? Readers will enjoy Jade's story of "de Fawg Pin" and even learn quite a bit about frogs in the process. A fun, quick-paced story that everyone will enjoy. You can continue the story with Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace.