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Bedtime for Frances

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Fiction Classics Fantasy

by Russell Hoban, Garth Williams

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4.14 (22.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1960
description 32 pages

Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban, Garth Williams holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 22.9K reader ratings. First published in 1960. The book spans 32 pages.

About Bedtime for Frances

The big hand of the clock is at 12.The little hand is at 7.It is seven o' clock.It is bedtime for Frances.It may be bedtime for Frances, but before Frances can sleep, she needs a glass of milk, a kiss from Father, one from Mother, her teddy bear, her doll, another kiss from Father, and another one from Mother. And then there are tigers and giants and ominous cracks in the ceiling to keep her up. Will Frances ever go to sleep?

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Author Russell Hoban, Garth Williams
Published 1960
Pages 32
Genres Fiction, Classics, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.14 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,865

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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22.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.14, Bedtime for Frances is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.14
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Bedtime for Frances?

Bedtime for Frances is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Bedtime for Frances worth reading?

Based on 22.9K reader ratings, Bedtime for Frances has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Bedtime for Frances?

Bedtime for Frances has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Bedtime for Frances?

Bedtime for Frances was written by Russell Hoban, Garth Williams. It was first published in 1960.

What is the ISBN for Bedtime for Frances?

The ISBN-13 for Bedtime for Frances is 9780064434520.0.

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