Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Keywords: freddy, ready, problem, penguin
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2010-01-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0545130441
ISBN-13: 9780545130448

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? First-grade and kindergarten teacher Abby Klein has been teaching for almost twenty years, and she brings her first-hand knowledge of children to this popular series. As well, she tailors each story and the language in it for new readers-using just the right words as well as the issues that are most important to c

Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: The Blue Sky Press
Keywords: freddy, ready, school, day, 100th
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2008-01-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0439895936
ISBN-13: 9780439895934

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.

Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: The Blue Sky Press
Keywords: freddy, ready, catastrophe, camping
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2008-08-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0439895944
ISBN-13: 9780439895941

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 grou

Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Keywords: ready, freddy, snow
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2009-01-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0439895960
ISBN-13: 9780439895965

Everybody knows shark expert Freddy Thresher is also a snowshoe whiz--or is he? When Mrs. Wushy announces that the class will be competing in the mini-Winter Olympics, everyone is excited for the competition. But, after betting Max the bully that he will win the Snowshoe Race, Freddy heads straight for snowshoe boot camp, and fast! Will Freddy be able to win gold amid sled pulls and the infamous Snowball Toss? (copy continues) First grade and kindergarten teacher Abby Klein has been teaching for almost twenty years, and she brings her firsthand knowledge of children to this popular series. As

Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: Blue Sky Press
Keywords: lunch, sit, don, freddy, ready
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2005-02-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0439556023
ISBN-13: 9780439556026

"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.

Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: The Blue Sky Press
Keywords: freddy, ready, bikes, yikes
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2006-02-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0439784565
ISBN-13: 9780439784566

Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: Scholastic
Keywords: race, orchard, freddy, ready
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2010-07-01
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 054513045X
ISBN-13: 9780545130455

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?