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The Hop
by
Sharelle Byars Moranville (Goodreads Author),
Niki Daly
A small toad named Tad is in grave danger.
Rumbler, a monstrous earth-eating machine, is poised to destroy his home, Toadville-by-Tumbledown. The green grass, the blue pond—everything Tad knows might disappear.
It is foretold that one brave young toad can help—but at a terrible price. Only if a toad kisses a human girl will Toadville be saved. Tad is called to rise to the c...more
Rumbler, a monstrous earth-eating machine, is poised to destroy his home, Toadville-by-Tumbledown. The green grass, the blue pond—everything Tad knows might disappear.
It is foretold that one brave young toad can help—but at a terrible price. Only if a toad kisses a human girl will Toadville be saved. Tad is called to rise to the c...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
March 20th 2012
by Disney-Hyperion
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This story combines a "kiss a frog" from the fairy tales, with the environmental of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nihm. It may not be a perfect comparison, but it is what I saw. Taylor loves her grandmother and the pond on her property has always been special. A toad, Tad, considers the pond his home, so it is also his sanctuary. Unfortunately, the pond is going to be turned into a strip mall. Their is one glimmer of hope as it was foretold that if a toad kisses a human, it would help. The story...more
Young, fearful toad Tad awakens from his winter sleep with a bump on his forehead and frightening dreams on his mind—dreams of his dear woodland and pond being destroyed by Rumbler (a backhoe). He learns he must find and kiss the Queen of the Hop to save the place and creatures he loves and so he begins a perilous quest to find her. Taylor is a young girl who resents her parents’ busy lives but loves the time spent with her grandmother Eve, time during which they garden, enjoy the pond and flowe...more
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There once was a girl named Taylor. Taylor loves to spend time with her grandma. They work in the garden and spend time picking flowers out by the neighbor’s pond. One day the land that the pond is on gets sold, and the new owners want to get rid of the pond and put some stores there instead. Taylor wants to save the pond, she doesn’t want it to go away, but no one seems to care and nothing works or goes her way. But there is someone who cares. His name is Tad and Tad is a toad. The pond is Tad’...more
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A small toad named Tad is in grave danger.
Rumbler, a monstrous earth-eating machine, is poised to destroy his home, Toadville-by-Tumbledown. The green grass, the blue pond—everything Tad knows might disappear.
It is foretold that one brave young toad can help—but at a terrible price. Only if a toad kisses a human girl will Toadville be saved. Tad is called to rise to the challenge, disgusting though it seems. In the company of his best friend Buuurk, he sets off into the unknown.
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A small toad named Tad is in grave danger.
Rumbler, a monstrous earth-eating machine, is poised to destroy his home, Toadville-by-Tumbledown. The green grass, the blue pond—everything Tad knows might disappear.
It is foretold that one brave young toad can help—but at a terrible price. Only if a toad kisses a human girl will Toadville be saved. Tad is called to rise to the challenge, disgusting though it seems. In the company of his best friend Buuurk, he sets off into the unknown.
Mean...more
THE HOP is an enchanting story that touches on many themes in an absorbing, magical tale children will love. Tad, a young hopper (toad), is sent on a quest to save his home--and that of his fellow toads--from destruction. Taylor, a young girl, has a similar mission: to prevent the wild area beside her grandmother's house from being bulldozed. Although this book has an environmental theme, which makes is an ideal Earth Day story, it touches on many other themes as well. Among them are friendship,...more
What a delightful book! I really enjoyed The Hop by Sharelle Byars Moranville This story was a very unique story of a girl and a toad. It included all the things an aged 8 to 12 year old child would like, family, fantasy, music and ecology.
This book switched between the narrator as the little girl and the toad. It did have a slow start but I'm very glad I stayed with it to the end.
This book switched between the narrator as the little girl and the toad. It did have a slow start but I'm very glad I stayed with it to the end.
The tone of the story is great, and I love the author's style. I am not always into fairy tale retellings, but this one has a nice contemporary spin on it, and makes things really interesting by incorporating the toad point of view. I really wished for more from the story, because I didn't get a real sense of how things turned out for Tad, whose psychic powers are only briefly explored, or of how the magic in the story was meant to work. I realize this might be a convention of the fairy tale gen...more
This ecology-based version of The Frog Prince is FUN! Love Tad the toad's views, and Taylor is a big-hearted sweetheart of a girl.
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Caution should be taken with this book when in comes to the lower end of the targeted age group of 8-12. Taylor's grandma has cancer so it may upset more delicate children. That said, the author is a little heavy handed in this take on the "Princess and the frog" tale and tries to be Carl Hiassen with the environmental message as well. Is it good? Yes. if you have a budding environmentalist or if your family is dealing with loss, this may be a good book for you. Like I said, younger children may...more
Charming book. Sweet characters (toad included). Lovely prose. A touch of magic. A green message. This book has it all.
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This book is creative and heart-warming. Any child or parent would enjoy reading the lyrical text and the story line is fun too. Anyone who likes frogs and princesses will like this!
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This is a sweet story about a little girl who teams up with a toad to save their beloved pond. Great toad voice--humor, family drama, and an environmental message all move this book forward in interesting ways. And like all of Moranville's books, it's impeccably crafted. This one is worth the time!
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Depressing tone. Promoted as similar to Hoot, but I think The Hop lacks Hoot's random playfulness.
This is a fun, fast read full of magic and enchantment.
Nice twist of the princess and the frog story.
(Advanced reading copy.) This is a charming, ecological new take on the story of the Frog Prince. The review is now available at http://moonlit-librarian.blogspot.com...
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Cute, ecology-based version of The Frog Prince. I especially liked Tad the toad's observations.
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I really loved the touching mix of friendship and environmentalism. Great message for all young readers.
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When I was a kid, I wanted to be an engineer--and some days still do. But I love being a writer and teacher of creative writing. I live on a small acreage with my husband in the midwest and am devoted to gardens and grandchildren. I spend most of my time helping things grow: ideas into stories; seeds into flowers; grandbabies into miracles.
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