Most Popular Books by Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban is the author of Bread and Jam for Frances (1998), How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen (2006), Rosie's Magic Horse, Best Friends for Frances, Bedtime for Frances.

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Bread and Jam for Frances

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Bread and Jam for Frances
"Jam on toast," sings Frances about the food she likes most--until she has it for the sixth meal in two days

How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen

release date: Jan 01, 2006
How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen
Because Tom's aunt disapproves of his constant fooling around she calls in Captain Najork to teach him a lesson. Tom, however, has a splendid idea.

Rosie's Magic Horse

Rosie's Magic Horse
If an ice-pop stick can dream of being a horse, what magic might follow? A fanciful tale by Russell Hoban, mischievously illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Once its icy sweetness is gone, a discarded ice-pop stick is lonely until young Rosie comes by and lays it in a cigar box with others like it. But this stick wants to be something! Meanwhile, just before bed, Rosie sees her parents worrying over their bills. That night, wishes intertwine when Rosie dreams of a horse named Stickerino galloping out of the cigar box. "Where to?" he asks. "Anywhere with treasure!" says Rosie. A girl and a horse galloping over cities, jungles, and an icepop mountain leads up to a clever heist of a gold-filled pirate chest — and a happy ending at home — in this wildly imaginative adventure.

Best Friends for Frances

Best Friends for Frances
When Albert and his buddies have a "no girls" baseball game, Frances and her sister organize a "Best Friends Outing -- No Boys."

Bedtime for Frances

Bedtime for Frances
It's bedtime for Frances! But Frances can't seem to get to sleep. What will help her get to sleep?

A Baby Sister for Frances

A Baby Sister for Frances
When things change around the house after her baby sister is born, Frances decides to run away--but not too far.

Little Brute Family (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Sunburst Books)

Little Brute Family (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Sunburst Books)
Members of the Brute family, who live on a diet of stick and stone stew, suddenly find their lives changed for the better.

The Mouse and His Child

The Mouse and His Child
Two discarded toy mice survive perilous adventures in a hostile world before finding security and happiness with old friends and new.

The Little Brute Family (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (My Readers: Level 2)

The Little Brute Family (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (My Readers: Level 2)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Ugly and mean, the Brute family lives up to its name until Baby Brute makes an important discovery.

A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Level 2)

Frances and Thelma are friends -- most of the time

Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?

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