New Releases by Abby Klein

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.

When Freddy''s mother finally allows him to bring Harold, the class hamster, home for the weekend, Freddy has his hands full making sure that Harold does not escape.

With four books out and terrific Book Club sales success, Ready, Freddy is an enormously popular school series by an elementary school teacher who has seen it all. 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.

When the owner of Treasures of Time agrees to hold a fossilized shark''s tooth for him for one week, Freddy must think of a way to earn the fifty dollar price.

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.

When first-grader Freddy decides to try out for peewee hockey, his archenemy and school bully Max decides to also try out for the one slot left on the team.

First-grader Freddy is exhausted because of nightmares until his friends and family give him suggestion on how to deal with them.

When Freddy Thresher falls out of a tree and breaks his arm, he finds inspiration for his oral report on nocturnal animals. Teacher''s Guide available. Simultaneous.

Envious because Robbie always brings the most exciting things to school for show-and-tell, Freddy rescues a baby bird that has fallen from its nest and has to find a way to get it to school without his mother or teacher noticing.