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Ready, Freddy! #14
Camping Catastrophe
With more than two million copies sold, this series is a huge Scholastic Book Clubs success. Klein presents a diverse community of 1st graders facing real issues that matter to this age group.
Max, the biggest bully in first grade, just can't believe that Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy's sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week's worth of chores that he'll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild! And, even though Freddy is a little bit worried, he sure isn't going to let Suzie win a bet that involves cleaning the basement! Shark head flashlight, sleeping back, tent, and S'more supplies in tow, Freddy, Robbie, and Mr. Thresher head off to the camp grounds for a weekend of campfire fun.
Max, the biggest bully in first grade, just can't believe that Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy's sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week's worth of chores that he'll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild! And, even though Freddy is a little bit worried, he sure isn't going to let Suzie win a bet that involves cleaning the basement! Shark head flashlight, sleeping back, tent, and S'more supplies in tow, Freddy, Robbie, and Mr. Thresher head off to the camp grounds for a weekend of campfire fun.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2008
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About the author
Abby Klein
104 books56 followersAbby Klein was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She earned her teaching credentials at Dartmouth College, where she majored in psychology and education. She then went on to earn her master's degree in reading and language development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Currently she teaches in the same public elementary school she attended as a child in the Los Angeles area. She has been a kindergarten and first-grade teacher there for more than fifteen years and is very involved in the school community, as both a teacher and a parent. Her two young children also attend the school where she teaches. In addition, she is a “teacher-leader” in her district, and over the years, she has presented many staff development workshops both at the district level and at her school site that centered on reading, writing, and literacy. She has been a presenter at national conferences as well.
In her first published series, Ready, Freddy!, Klein brings just the right amount of true-to-life humor and drama. She brings young readers a fresh voice, a great sense of humor, and a unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of first grader Freddy Thresher. Utterly authentic and drawn from real experience in the classroom, Abby Klein knows exactly what first graders are thinking.
She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, two children, and three dogs. She thinks there's nothing better than a good book, and she loves reading aloud to children.
Currently she teaches in the same public elementary school she attended as a child in the Los Angeles area. She has been a kindergarten and first-grade teacher there for more than fifteen years and is very involved in the school community, as both a teacher and a parent. Her two young children also attend the school where she teaches. In addition, she is a “teacher-leader” in her district, and over the years, she has presented many staff development workshops both at the district level and at her school site that centered on reading, writing, and literacy. She has been a presenter at national conferences as well.
In her first published series, Ready, Freddy!, Klein brings just the right amount of true-to-life humor and drama. She brings young readers a fresh voice, a great sense of humor, and a unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of first grader Freddy Thresher. Utterly authentic and drawn from real experience in the classroom, Abby Klein knows exactly what first graders are thinking.
She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, two children, and three dogs. She thinks there's nothing better than a good book, and she loves reading aloud to children.
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April 1, 2017Freddy went camping out in the wild with his dad and his friend but when they went out Freddy's father took out the directions last night before the trip and it was his dad's first time camping and he didn't know how to make a tent!
after that they went fishing but they couldn't catch any Freddy's father brought hotdogs and marshmallows in case they couldn't catch any fish
they set their sleeping bags and slept at night Freddy heard footsteps even his father but his friend was sleeping it was a bear a real life bear!
Next morning they didn't have breakfast because the bear took them so they drove home
after that they went fishing but they couldn't catch any Freddy's father brought hotdogs and marshmallows in case they couldn't catch any fish
they set their sleeping bags and slept at night Freddy heard footsteps even his father but his friend was sleeping it was a bear a real life bear!
Next morning they didn't have breakfast because the bear took them so they drove home
February 15, 2018
I think this book is awesome and I really like reddy feaddy books
May 3, 2020
Freddy and his friend Robbie go camping with Freddy’s dad! A series of adventures happen involving a tent, bees, fishing, a bear, and skunks!
A first chapter book for young readers, I enjoyed this book as a read-aloud with my 3 year old son!
A first chapter book for young readers, I enjoyed this book as a read-aloud with my 3 year old son!
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September 24, 2012
Mom review reading to ensure it's okay for my 7 1/2 year old to read.
It was a good story about Freddy's first time camping and some of the "catastrophes" that you could possibly run into. The bees and skunks were funny, but the encounter with a bear might just scare your little one to NOT want to camp or put a fear in them that they might not have thought otherwise.
Good Freddy book though. :)
It was a good story about Freddy's first time camping and some of the "catastrophes" that you could possibly run into. The bees and skunks were funny, but the encounter with a bear might just scare your little one to NOT want to camp or put a fear in them that they might not have thought otherwise.
Good Freddy book though. :)
August 14, 2016
Was looking for a good read out loud for my son. This was cute, and he enjoyed it. I like Freddy's character, but some of the language bothered me--kids calling each other "baby" or "stupid." It didn't add to the story for me, or him, I would guess.
March 17, 2012
this book is really good
February 13, 2014
A great series for middle readers who like repeat characters.
April 27, 2014
Freddy got sprayed by a skunk! When they were going back home Freddy got chased by bees but he didn't get stung they went fishing.
July 27, 2015
Really good book. Freddy is a young boy who is learning from is best friend Robbie and his family.
February 25, 2016
Recommended by my grandson to read for the 2016 BWB challenge of a book recommended by someone 30 yrs older or younger than yourself.
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