Abby Klein

When first-grader Freddy decides to try out for hockey, his archenemy and school bully Max decides to also try out for the one slot left on the team. Freddy's friend Jessie will have to help him get into shape to make the hockey team.

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!

Freddy 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. Freddy is exhausted because of the nightmares and has trouble staying awake in school. When Freddy finally tells his friends and family about his nightmares, they give him suggestions on how to deal with them.

Freddy can't wait for his Christmas presents, but what about the children who are less fortunate than Freddy?

Freddy and his classmates are going to participate in a Bike-a-Thon to help raise money for a local animal shelter, and Freddy needs to learn how to ride a two-wheeler.

Freddy tells the story of the Christmas visit of his twin cousins Kelly and Kasey.

First-grader Freddy wants to give his best friend Jessie a special, secret valentine, but to do that he must break some rules at home and avoid the bully at school.

"Freddy 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?" --

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...

Because of their good behavior, Freddy and his classmates receive a special treat from the Pumpkin Elf--pumpkins to decorate for Halloween--but when Freddy's creation disappears before the contest, he is too sad to start anew.