Synopses & Reviews
Freddy takes to the air to save Mr. Boorschmidt's Stupendous and Unexcelled Circus from the malicious comic-book tycoon, Watson P. Condiment. Soaring through the clouds may be scary for some, but for Freddy it's all in a day's work as he takes on flying enemy henchmen, skunks, rabbits, and even the U.S. Army! Once again, Walter R. Brooks has created a sparkling and heartfelt adventure story that will delight grown-ups as well as children.
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Praise for Freddy the Pig:"Freddy’s readers have called him a porcine prince… Walter R. Brook’s gentle genius shines even brighter."
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"At my funeral, in lieu of flowers, I'd prefer that people give money to the Friends of Freddy fan club."
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"Freddy is blessed with courage, wit, agility and a Sherlock Holmes-like capacity for detective work." The New York Times
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"Funny, beautifully written gems." Nicholas Kristof
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The international sensation for readers young and old, Freddy the Pig, is back!
About the Author
Walter R. Brooks (1886-1958) is the beloved author of 26 books about Freddy the Pig. He edited for magazines, including The New Yorker. In addition to the Freddy books, Brooks created the character of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse.Kurt Wiese (1887-1974) illustrated over 300 children's book and wrote and illustrated another 20 books. He received two Newbery Awards and two Caldecott Honor Book Awards.