Description
Frankie Forward lives at the bottom of the sea. Frankie is not like the other crabs. While other crabs walk sideways, Frankie only knows how to walk forward. It can be hard being so different. But with the help of his friends and a bit of determination, Frankie can take on any challenge!
The Great Crab Ball Championship
It is time for the Crab Ball Championship! Frankie would love to take part, but how will he fare as the only crab on the pitch that walks forwards? With the championship on the line, the pressure sits on Frankie’s shell.
The Skateboard Reef
The Great Dune Marathon is one of the biggest events of the year. But Frankie is in a bit of a jam. What team should he join? Where does Frankie belong?
The Great Dune Race
Frankie Forward stumbles across a skatepark and is blown away by all the sea creatures performing fancy tricks. Frankie would love to take part… but is he just too different?
Frankie Forward is part of the BookLife Hybrid Readers collection, which blends immersive prose with graphic novel storytelling. Each spread features a page of engaging prose alongside dynamic comic-style artwork, helping to support a wide range of readers.
This unique format is ideal for reluctant readers, developing readers and children who may lack the confidence to tackle a full prose novel, while still delivering all the excitement and fast-paced action of a graphic novel series.
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