Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book is a fictional story that has an element of fantasy in it. There are a few illustrations that are done in pen and ink. The content of this story is about a young girl who has self confidence issues. She buys a pet toad from the magic shop and soon learns that it isn't just any old toad. The frog takes Jennifer Murdley on a crazy adventure in which she and other characters turn into frogs and run from the evil witch. The reading level of this book is from fifth to seventh grade. Some curricular connections could be toads, magic, fantasy, and adventure. ( )

Great for grades 5-8. Limited Illustrations. Great for teaching kids about fantasy. When an ordinary-looking fifth grader purchases a talking toad, she embarks on a series of extraordinary adventures.

This a good chapter book about a girl named Jennifer who believes she is not the pretties thing. She has a hard time making friends so she wants a pet. Jennifer ends up bying a toad named Bufo. Bufo is just not any toad and he ends up helping Jennifer see her inner self and beauty. But, this is not even the least of it. They all end up toad and it is a very intereting journey. I recommend this book. ( )

This is a fictional story that has an element of fantasy in it. There are a few illustrations that are done in pen and ink. The content of this story is about a young girl who has self confidence issues. She buys a pet toad from the magic shop and soon learns that it isn't just any old toad. The frog takes Jennifer Murdley on a crazy adventure in which she and other characters turn into frogs and run from the evil witch. The reading level of this book is from fifth to seventh grade. Some curricular connections could be toads, magic, fantasy, and adventure.

This a good chapter book about a girl named Jennifer who believes she is ugly and cannot make friends. She wants a pet, so she buys a toad named Bufo. This toad had hatched many years before from the mouth of a witch who spewed out frogs, snakes, and other nasty items. He has spend his recent life looking for his lost love, another toad, He naturally helps Jennifer see her inner self and beauty. In the process, she, her brother, and a school enemy are all turned into toads. Meanwhile, the witch is out to find Bufo. It all gets somewhat confusing, but an adult steps in and it all turns out for the best. I really enjoyed this book and it really kept me on my toes wondering what was going to happen next! ( )