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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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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! #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!
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!
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!
Ready, Freddy! Snow Day Dare
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for 2nd Grade!
It's snowing, and Freddy couldn't be more excited. Snowball fights, forts -- and a snow day break from school! If only the biggest bully in second grade, Max, hadn't dared him to sled down Cherry Hill. That hill is so steep and scary, Freddy's never taken his sled to the top -- but maybe with the help of his friends, this could be the best snow day ever!
Secret Santa Surprise!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for 2nd Grade! It's almost Christmas, and Freddy is thrilled when his teacher tells the class that they'll be doing a Secret Santa gift swap. He can't wait to make a special present for one of his friends -- until Freddy picks the worst name in the class! Freddy can't believe it, but maybe with some help from his friends he can be the best Secret Santa ever!
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.
Second Grade Rules!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is back -- and he's ready for second grade!
Freddy likes his new second- grade teacher, but he doesn't like being stuck with Max and Chloe -- especially since his best friend, Robbie, is in another class! Is Freddy ready to reach out to the new student, Josh, and make a friend?
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?