Yikes Bikes! (Ready, Freddy!)

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Join Freddy and his friends for another 1st grade adventure! Content, humor, characters, and vocabulary are perfect for the chapter-book reader. In this book, Freddy and his classmates participate in a Bike-A-Thon to help raise money for a local animal shelter. After Freddy and Max make a bet to see who can do the most laps, Freddy needs to learn how to ride a two-wheeler fast!

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Yikes Bikes! (Ready, Freddy!).......2007-01-05

My six year old son absolutely loves the Ready Freddy series of books. He can't read them yet himself, but we read them to him every night and he is very entertained, and I find myself being entertained too and reading more than I usually intend just to see what happens next.

It's nice to have a chapter series where the characters are carried over from book to book. I personally think that helps in gaining reading comprehension in little kids. I don't think you can go wrong with this series of books.

Ready, Freddy! #5: Talent Show Scardey-pants: Talent Show Scardey-pants (Ready, Freddy!)

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Ready, Freddy! #5: Talent Show Scardey-pants: Talent Show Scardey-pants (Ready, Freddy!)
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ASIN: 043955604X

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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! #4: Don't Sit On My Lunch! (Ready, Freddy!)

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not impressed
Another awesome Freddy book!

Ready, Freddy! #4: Don't Sit On My Lunch! (Ready, Freddy!)
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ASIN: 0439556023

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"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.

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not impressed.......2006-02-16

Synopsis: Freddy, a first-grader, is encouraged by a friend and by his own father to try out for Pee Wee hockey. The class bully also wants the team's open spot, and does his best to intimate Freddy into defeat.
This book has its good points: a recipe for tamales in the back, a wise word from the author about bullies and how to deal with them, character opposites and an atypical ending to the story (instead of the expected "I win; you eat mud" solution). However, my praise ends there.
For a first-grade audience beginning to read independently, this book is too long and the vocabulary too advanced. Words like hysterical and annoyed and guacumole don't belong in an early reader. There are even Spanish sentences, which seems an ambitious surprise for students not fluently reading their native language yet. I'm all in favor of kids learning another language, but don't drop it on them in the middle of an english "easy reader." Kids at this stage have little stamina and sometimes little confidence in reading. This book will probably not help in these matters. The reading level is more like advanced second grade or beginning third. Even then I'd skip the foreign language sentences.
I also object to much of the content in this story. Freddy has an older sister, and their relationship--except at the very end--is one big fight. I think this is meant to be funny, and kids will probably find it so, but I was not amused at the name-calling (POOPHEAD? How choice.) and food-slinging tactics. Wouldn't you love your child to learn a few of those behaviors?
I also found very trite the "Girls, too, can be good at sports!" emphasis. I hope kids already know this fact. Many of them compete on co-ed teams.
Another irritation: Hockey is portrayed as cool (which it is), while ballet is portrayed in a negative light. The messages I got was that cool girls can play hockey, but ballet is only for the uppity class priss, who is--of course--a girl!
My final objection is that Freddy kisses his dirty underwear, and then changes into it in front of his older sister. She objects because his underwear is dirty, which to me is the lesser of two concerns presented at once. How about some common decency?

Another awesome Freddy book!.......2005-02-01

As a second grade teacher, it is so refreshing to find a new series that motivates my students to read and love doing it. Such was the case when my students discovered the Ready Freddy series last fall. I've heard it described as a male version of Junie B. Jones. While this is somewhat accurate (he is a mischeivious boy), I see a lot more heart in Freddy than I do in Junie. For the most part, he does try hard to do the right thing.

The humor in the Freddy books is great as well. Whether he is dealing with his friends Robbie and Jessie, his Neat Freak mom, his bossy older sister, or Max the class bully, Freddy offers his unique perspective on his life that my students get a big kick out of.

I have found that both the boys and the girls in my class scrambled to read this latest book. Judging by their reactions, it's just as entertaining as the first three in the Freddy series. I may have to buy more copies of it to keep them from arguing over the one copy I have now! =)

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Keeps Kids Reading
Little boys love Ready Freddy

Homework Hassles (Ready, Freddy!)
Abby Klein
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ASIN: 0439556007

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Freddy 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!

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Keeps Kids Reading.......2005-12-02

My 8 year old son absolutely loves this series!! He read 2 complete Ready Freddy books in 2 days time on his own. He just couldn't put them down. It is so fun to hear him laughing out loud as he reads these books!

Little boys love Ready Freddy.......2005-02-07

Our 8-year-old boy just loves "Ready Freddy." He has all of the books and wants the next one for his birthday. He loves to read the "Ready Freddy" stories over and over. And anything that keeps kids reading is a great investment.

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Great for first grade boys
Ready Freddy is a great read!

Ready, Freddy!
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ASIN: 0439784581

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Get to know Freddy Thresher, the first grade shark expert with an uncanny knack for mischief. Join Freddy in this adventure as he schemes and scrimps, trying to earn enough money to buy an awesome fossilized shark tooth. Packed with humor, illustrations, and even factual information about sharks, the Ready, Freddy! series is perfect for the chapter book reader.

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Great for first grade boys.......2007-03-09

My first grader loves the Ready, Freddy series. We have all the books, and enjoy reading them together. The main character is a first grade boy who loves sharks. Freddy is a good kid, with a realistic relationship with his big sister, and simple (though important) problems. I read one chapter a night, and now that he's improving in reading, my son is starting to read some on his own! Also, each of the illustrations has the word "fin" hidden in it. It's fun to look for it.

While we like Junie B., she can get into a bit of trouble and uses some language that we don't. Ready, Freddy is a better fit for us.

Ready Freddy is a great read!.......2006-11-11

This book was very funny. All of the illustrations had the word "FIN" cleverly hidden. I really enjoyed the story and the pictures....

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Ready, Freddy Rocks!

Super-secret Valentine (Ready, Freddy!)
Abby Klein
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ASIN: 043978459X

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It's Valentine's Day, and Freddy wants to make a special card just for his friend Jessie. But Freddy is afraid the other children in his first grade class will laugh at him. How can he keep it a secret? Join Freddy as he tries to cut and paste his way to Jessie's heart. With content, humor, characters, and vocabulary that are perfect for the chapter-book reader--it's time to get ready for Freddy!

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Ready, Freddy Rocks!.......2007-04-10

My 2nd grade son loves all of the Ready Freddy! books. The stories really speak to him. Super Secret Valentine was one I thought he might turn his nose up at because of the subject matter, but that was not the case at all. He was more interested in this one than some of the others. We also love Junie B. Jones & Magic Treehouse.

The King of Show-and-Tell (Ready, Freddy!)

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We Love Freddy!
the king of show and tell
Great 'Boy Orientated' book

The King of Show-and-Tell (Ready, Freddy!)
Abby Klein
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ASIN: 0439555981

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Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He never has anything cool to bring for show-and-tell. This week, his best friend, Robbie, has brought the most amazing artifact to share: a real alligator head. How will Freddy come up with anything as cool as that? Good news! Later that day, he finds something very unusual and exciting. If only he can get it to school without his mom, "The Neat Freak," finding out, Freddy will be the King of Show-and-Tell!

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We Love Freddy!.......2005-12-02

We love the Ready, Freddy books. I began reading the series to my son when he was 5. He's 6 now and can read a good portion of them independently. In King of Show and Tell, Freddy, as usual, gets himself into a few tight spots but manages to weasel his way out as only Freddy can. The illustrations (at least one per chapter)all have a hidden word to hunt for. My son (and I) wanted to read the whole book in one sitting!

the king of show and tell.......2005-11-06

i really enjoyed this book. the book is full of events that happen to freddy that will keep you wanting to read more and more. and the object that freddy brings to show and tell is completely unforgettable. i can't wait to read more of the freddy books.

Great 'Boy Orientated' book.......2004-10-29

Boys doing boy things! Compared to the number of 'girl orientated books,' there are few geared towards boys in the lower grade levels which really relate to them. I was thrilled when I saw this book and my son has enjoyed it so much that we are going to get the whole series! He laughs and really relates to the characters - and actually looks forward to being able to read them himself! For anyone wondering, when I say lower grades - I am speaking of 1st,2nd and 3rd. The reading is great, educational and full of those everyday boy things!

Ready, Freddy! #6: Help! A Vampire's Coming!: Help! A Vampire's Coming! (Ready, Freddy!)

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Great for night time fears
GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOK--ESPECIALLY FOR BOYS
Ready Freddy

Ready, Freddy! #6: Help! A Vampire's Coming!: Help! A Vampire's Coming! (Ready, Freddy!)
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ASIN: 0439556066

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"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?

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Great for night time fears.......2007-06-02

My six year old son enjoys Ready, Freddy! but I was hesitant to purchase this title because I was afraid it would cause nightmares. To my delight, quite the opposite happened after we read it. Freddy tries different ways to stop his nightmares and, in the end, he discovers the Dream Police. The police are three of his stuffed animals. My son loved this and now brings his Dream Police to bed and has not had any night time fears since.

GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOK--ESPECIALLY FOR BOYS.......2007-01-18

THE READY FREDDY BOOKS ARE ALL FABULOUS. THEY ARE MY GRANDSON GRIFFIN'S FAVORITE READING--HE THINKS THEY WERE WRITTEN ABOUT HIM AND I HAVE TO AGREE. GREAT SOCIAL LESSONS IN SUBTLE WAYS. MARVELOUS!

Ready Freddy.......2007-01-09

This is a wonderful series. My son and I love to read them together.
We also have fun trying to find the word "fin" in each picture.
We have all the Ready, Freddy books and are always looking for the next one!!

Ready Freddy! Tooth Trouble (Ready, Freddy!)

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GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUNGSTERS, ESPECIALLY BOYS
Ready, Freddy! Tooth Trouble by Abby Klein
One for the kids
recommended by a picky second grade reader
Tooth Trouble

Ready Freddy! Tooth Trouble (Ready, Freddy!)
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ASIN: 0439555965

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Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He's the only one in his class who hasn't lost a tooth! All of the other students in Mrs. Wushy's first grade have signed their names on the Big Tooth, and Freddy's determined to get his name on it, too. So when Max "The Meanie" Sellars calls Freddy a baby, Freddy decides he's going to lose that tooth one way or another, even if it means getting punched in the face at recess, or even bigger trouble, with Mom!

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GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUNGSTERS, ESPECIALLY BOYS.......2007-01-18

THE READY FREDDY BOOKS ARE ALL FABULOUS. THEY ARE MY GRANDSON GRIFFIN'S FAVORITE READING--HE THINKS THEY WERE WRITTEN ABOUT HIM AND I HAVE TO AGREE. GREAT SOCIAL LESSONS IN SUBTLE WAYS. MARVELOUS!

Ready, Freddy! Tooth Trouble by Abby Klein.......2006-01-31

I am a first grade teacher and my class and I really enjoy reading about Freddy. Freddy is a young boy that many of my students can relate to. He wants to fit in. This book has good topics to expand on for class discussions such as bullying, courage and perseverance. Kids need to discuss ways to handle all of these situations. Abby klein does a great job keeping the interest of the reader. My students were always ready for me to read more to them. The rivalry between siblings again is a subject that most can relate to. I was excited about the end of the story, but in a good way. I will continue to read Ready Freddy books to my class as we are getting to know Freddy more and more. I hope you have the opportunity to read this book and enjoy it as much as my students have.

One for the kids.......2005-10-23

Age 5-10 they all love it. Funny and easy to read. Most kids can identify with the character at some point.

recommended by a picky second grade reader.......2005-08-13

My seven year old son is an advanced reader but sometimes it can be a struggle to get him to read chapter books because of their length and lack of pictures. I bought this book after reading the reviews and I am glad that I did. My son loves this book. Although he whined about reading it initially, once he picked it up and laughed out loud, he stopped complaining. When he is done reading, he tells about the parts that he enjoyed most, which is a rarity for him while reading other chapter books. I will purchase the other books that are part of this series. It is important to keep children's interest and passion for reading, and this book fits the bill.

Tooth Trouble.......2005-02-23

I think this is a great book to read to 1st graders. Second and third graders would probably enjoy reading it themselves. Many times there are only one or two students in 1st grade that have not lost a tooth and I think this would be a good story for them to listen to. There are many good character education lessons that could be taught using this book (bullying, compasion, perseverance and courage.) I liked the illustrations and the fact that the illustrator has hidden a word in each picture. Freddy's Fun Pages at the end of the story would make great extention activities when using this book.

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Pumpkin Elf Mystery (Ready, Freddy!)
Abby Klein
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ASIN: 043989591X

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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?

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