The Unequivocal, Complete, and Entirely True Story of the Tortoise and the Hare (by Frances P. Hare)

Frances P. Hare is a champion. A lightning-fast racer, blur of fur, winner-takes-all champion of champions. And her proudest title? Fastest in the Meadow. You don't make history by sitting on your behind! Winning is, and always has been, what Frances does best.So when a funny, somersaulting, show-off tortoise named Elanora plods into town and steals everyone’s attention, Frances knows exactly what to do: challenge her to the race of the century.Victory will be hers. It doesn’t matter that Elanora is surrounded by adoring fans while Frances stands alone.Who needs friends when you have a shelf of glittering trophies?But when race day arrives, the competition takes an unexpected turn-one that leads to teamwork, an unlikely friendship, and a lesson neither competitor saw coming. Bursting with humor and personality, this fresh retelling from Rain, Rain author Josh Banday flips a familiar fable on its shell.With playful wit and heart, the story explores what it really means to win, the surpr