Best Selling Books by Abby Klein

Watch out, Junie, there''s a new kid on the block! It''s Freddy Thresher, a first grader who knows it''s a jungle out there. A new chapter book series written by an elementary teacher who''s seen it all!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!

Everyone''s favorite first grader and shark lover is back in a Christmas adventure!Merry Christmas, Freddy! Freddy''s cousins, twin sisters Kasey and Kelly, are coming for the holidays. Things are always more fun when the twins are around -- but they''re also a lot more crazy! Freddy can''t wait to find out what trouble the girls get into this time.

Freddy really wants to win the big chocolate bunny. But will Max find more eggs?

With more than two million copies sold, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers!It''s a Thanksgiving disaster for Freddy Thresher! When his first-grade class begins planning the annual Thanksgiving play, everyone will have a role. Freddy''s friends are all happy to be Pilgrims and Indians, but there is one part that nobody wants to be-the turkey! Freddy hopes he won''t get the part, but-you guessed it-he gets the unlucky role. Now Freddy has to find a way to play the turkey while everyone is laughing at him.

Are you Ready for Freddy? Everyone''s favorite first grader and shark lover is back in two new stories!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 quiz without it!

Watch out, Junie, there''s a new kid on the block! It''s Freddy Thresher, a first grader who knows it''s a jungle out there. A new chapter book series written by an elementary teacher who''s seen it all!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!

Freddy 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!

With more than one million copies in print, READY, FREDDY! has been a huge success in Scholastic''s Book Clubs.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?

With more than one million copies sold, this series has been a huge Scholastic Book Clubs success. Klein presents a diverse community of 1st graders facing real issues that matter to this age group.All the kids in Freddy''s class want to be chosen to take home the class hamster for the weekend. Freddy can hardly believe his good luck when he is chosen. But he''s forgotten that his mom is a total Neat Freak and can''t stand the idea of having animals in the house. Can Freddy hide the hamster from his mom? And what will happen when the hamster gets loose and starts running around the house? (They always do.) Join Freddy in a typical first-grade adventure filled with humor perfect for this reading age.

Watch 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 third in a new series by an elementary teacher who''s seen it all.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!

Look out, second grade -- here comes trouble!Twin sisters Kelly and Kasey are always getting into some kind of trouble. So of course April Fool''s is their favorite holiday! This year the twins have plans to fool everyone, all day long -- including the ultimate trick. This year, Kelly and Kasey are pulling a twin switcheroo! But can they fool the whole second grade?

Watch 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. The sixth in a new series by an elementary school teacher who''s seen it all."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?

Freddy 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!

Look out, second grade -- here comes trouble!From the author of the bestselling Ready, Freddy! series comes a whole new set of adventures! Freddy''s twin cousins, Kasey and Kelly, are twice the fun, and DOUBLE the TROUBLE!Kelly and Kasey are twin sisters who share everything -- especially their knack for causing trouble!In the first book of this hilarious new series, the twins can''t wait for Pet Day at school. They have so many pets to choose from! Should they bring Zippy the turtle? Honey Buns the rabbit? Skippy the hamster? Harry the tarantula?Whatever they decide, one thing is certain: Pet Day is going to be trouble!

Watch 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!

First grader Freddy Thresher wants to beat the local bully in raising money for the animal shelter, but first he needs to learn to ride a two-wheeler.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!

"It''s Valentine''s Day and Freddy''s class is having a party! Freddy is excited to decorate valentines, eat cookies, and play games with all of his friends. But everything seems to be going wrong, and Freddy begins to lose heart. Will Valentine''s Day be a disaster?" -- Back cover.