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Ready Freddy Series
Description: Fredy Thresher a first grade student who is obsessed by sharks and with losing his first tooth. #kids
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Best Prank Ever
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for second grade!
April Fool's Day is nearly here, and Freddy is sure Max will play a trick on him again. Maybe this year, Freddy can trick him back -- but how? Then Freddy remembers his twin cousins, Kelly and Kasey. They always have great ideas! With their help, Freddy is sure to come up with the perfect April Fool's Day pranks!
Gingerbread Jitters
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyThis Christmas, Freddy's class is making gingerbread houses to donate to a local children's hospital. Everyone has a great idea of what to bring for decorations -- everyone, that is, except Freddy! If he can think up the perfect ingredient, this season will be totally sweet!
The Haunted Hayride
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy's friends can't wait to try the haunted hayride at the Halloween festival -- especially Freddy's new friend, Josh. The hayride is supposed to be really scary! But when Max bets Josh that Freddy will be too much of a fraidy-cat to join them, Freddy is determined to be brave . . . no matter what!
A Little Bit Lucky
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyHow do you spell L-U-C-K-Y? The whole second grade is excited about the spelling bee, and Freddy's friends are all studying hard. Except Freddy-why study when he has his lucky shark tooth? But when the tooth goes missing, Freddy panics. Can his friends help him get ready for the big competition?
Ready, Freddy! #24
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyAre you Ready for Freddy? Everyone's favorite first grader and shark lover is back in two new stories!
Freddy's dream has come true: he's about to be face-to-face with a real live shark!
His first-grade class is taking a field trip to the aquarium today, and Freddy can't wait. He'll get to see fish and rays and moon jellies and -- his favorite! -- sharks!
The aquarium even has a Shark Quiz. If he can answer all the questions correctly, Freddy will win a prize for his shark knowledge! But wait -- where is Freddy's lucky shark tooth? He can't pass the quiz without it!
Ready, Freddy! #5
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWatch out, Junie B., there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a 1st grader who knows it's a jungle out there. Here's the fifth in a new series by an elementary teacher who's seen it all. "I have a problem. A really, really, big problem. My class is having a talent show, and I have no talent!" Everyone's excited about the first grade Grandparents Day talent show--everyone except Freddy. He thinks he has no talent, and bully Max Sellars's teasing is making him feel even worse! But when Freddy's dad teaches him some magic tricks, it just might make Freddy a star, AND get Max off his back. Tricks are tricky though, and when things go awry, Freddy must count on Papa Dave and his sister Suzie to make some extra-special magic happen, both for the talent show, and for Max!
Ready, Freddy! Apple Orchard Race
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers!
Freddy Thresher's first-grade class is taking a field trip to the local apple orchard. Best of all, whoever finds the hidden wooden apples among the real fruit will win $5! But can Freddy get to the prize before Max cheats his way to winning?
Ready, Freddy! Camping Catastrophe
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than two million copies sold, this series is a huge Scholastic Book Clubs success. Klein presents a diverse community of 1st graders facing real issues that matter to this age group.
Max, the biggest bully in first grade, just can't believe that Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy's sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week's worth of chores that he'll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild! And, even though Freddy is a little bit worried, he sure isn't going to let Suzie win a bet that involves cleaning the basement! Shark head flashlight, sleeping back, tent, and S'more supplies in tow, Freddy, Robbie, and Mr. Thresher head off to the camp grounds for a weekend of campfire fun.
Ready, Freddy! Camping Catastrophe!
by Abby KleinFreddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip with Freddy's dad. But everything goes wrong--from a collapsed tent to an encounter with angry bees to an unhappy skunk.
Ready, Freddy! Don't Sit On My Lunch
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWatch out, Junie B., there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a 1st grader who knows it's a jungle out there. Here's the fourth in a new series by an elementary teacher who's seen it all.
"I have a problem. A really, really, big problem. I want to try out for the peewee hockey team, but so does Max . . ."
Bullies are a problem in school, and Max Sellars is the worst one yet. In addition to hassling Freddy, Max also challenges him for the open spot on the peewee hockey team. Freddy's close friend Jessie is a star hockey player, and she secretly teaches him some rules and tricks. In a warm and funny ending, Max and Freddy make peace with one another, and--in a surprising twist--end up becoming teammates.
Ready, Freddy! Firehouse Fun!
by Abby KleinFreddy Thresher A's first-grade class is taking an exciting field trip to the fire station, where they will learn safety tips and how to avoid fires.
Come along as veteran first-grade teacher Abby Klein delights young readers with another engaging story.
Ready, Freddy! The Giant Swing
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is back in a brand-new story about a visit to the county fair!
What could be more fun than the county fair? Freddy and his friends can't wait to go -- but Max is sure that Freddy will be too scared to go on any of the rides. Freddy is determined to prove Max wrong... but is he brave enough to face the Giant Swing?
Ready, Freddy! Going Batty
by Abby KleinFreddy's class is ready for Halloween, and learning all about bats and other spooky critters.
Unfortunately Freddy is already spooked--he's sure there's a monster in his attic at home. He can hear it moving around at night! Can Freddy and his best friend Robbie hunt down the monster?
Ready, Freddy! Halloween Fraidy Cat
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyJoin Freddy and his friends for another 1st grade adventure! The eighth in the popular series by an elementary school teacher who's seen it all.
Meet Freddy Thresher, a boy who has a nose for trouble and a last name that's made him an expert on sharks. You can learn more about sharks, too, in Freddy's Shark Journal at the back of the book. And see if you can find the word "fin" hidden in every picture! With content, humor, characters, and vocabulary that are perfect for the chapter-book reader--it's time to get ready for Freddy!
Ready, Freddy! Help! A Vampire's Coming!
by Abby KleinFreddy Thresher can't get any sleep! Every night, he has terrible, scary dreams about a vampire-and he can't tell his friends and family because they'll think he's a baby. If Freddy can just stay awake until morning, he won't have to worry about another awful nightmare ...but how will he get to school on time if he's falling asleep in his breakfast cereal? And who will save him from the vampire?
Ready, Freddy! Help! A Vampire's Coming!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWatch out, Junie B., there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a 1st grader who knows it's a jungle out there. The sixth in a new series by an elementary school teacher who's seen it all.
"I have a problem. A really, really, big problem. I keep having these nightmares about a vampire."
Freddy's horrible nightmares are keeping him awake all night. Now he's so tired that he falls asleep during breakfast and drools on himself while napping on the bus. He needs to get some rest--quick! But every time Freddy closes his eyes, the scary dream comes back. Will Freddy be able to outwit the vampire with the help of his best friend, his big sister, and his parents?
Ready, Freddy! Homework Hassles
by Abby KleinFreddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. His teacher wants the class to do reports on nocturnal animals, and everybody but Freddy has a really cool animal to study. How will Freddy find one?
When his best friend, Robbie, says the two boys should have a sleepover and sneak outside at night, Freddy makes a huge mistake and ends up getting his late-night wish in a very unexpected way!
Ready, Freddy! The One Hundredth Day of School!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than one million copies sold, this series is a huge Scholastic Book Clubs success. Klein presents a diverse community of 1st graders facing real issues that matter to this age group.
The 100th day of school is approaching, and to mark the occasion, Freddy and his classmates must each collect and bring to school 100 of something. Freddy is overwhelmed by the thought, then he has a great idea to collect 100 shark trading cards. But he only has 21 cards! How will be get another 79 before the 100th day of school? Even if he had the money, his mom would NEVER let him buy that much bubble gum. Join Freddy as he plots the perfcet plan to reach his goal. The Ready, Freddy! series has content, humor, characters and vocabulary perfect for the early chapter-book reader.
Ready, Freddy! The Penguin Problem
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers!
Freddy's first-grade class is learning all about penguins -- including the fact that some species are endangered. When Freddy suggests a penny drive to help save the penguins, everyone loves the idea. But Freddy can't find his penny jar! How will he save the penguins now?
Ready, Freddy! The Perfect Present
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers -- and this one is perfect for Christmas!
Freddy can't wait for all the toys, toys, toys he put on Christmas list! He's sure Santa will bring him everything he's wishing for. But when Freddy learns not every kid is as lucky as he is, he starts to wonder. Could giving presents be as much fun as getting them?
Ready Freddy! The Perfect Present
by Abby KleinFreddy is sure Santa will bring him everything he's wishing for. But when Freddy learns not every kid is as lucky as he is, he starts to wonder. Could giving presents be as much fun as getting them?
Ready, Freddy! Pumpkin Elf Mystery
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than one million copies in print, READY, FREDDY! has been a huge success in Scholastic's Book Clubs. Who is the Pumpkin Elf, and where is he? Freddy Thresher and the rest of his first-grade class follow clues to find a mysterious Halloween elf who comes to their classroom at night and plays tricks on everyone. The teacher says that the Pumpkin Elf will only leave treats if the class behaves. Can Freddy and his friends find the elf, mind their manners, and collect their pumpkin surprises?
Ready, Freddy! The Reading Race
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyThe race is on! Freddy's class is competing in a read-a-thon, and the student who reads for the most minutes will win five free books - and the class will win an author visit, too! Freddy plans to win this contest . . . even if it means staying up all night!
Ready, Freddy! Save the Earth!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyEveryone's favorite first grader is back -- and ready to go green!
Freddy's first-grade class is learning all about Earth Day, and all about the little things that even kids can do to help the planet. If Freddy can complete all ten points on the Earth Day Challenge list, he gets to join Team Green!
Just in time for Earth Day and filled with fun activities that readers can easily try at home, Save the Earth! is perfect for Ready Freddy fans who want to go green!
