Mister Fred

by Jill Pinkwater

They're loud, they're rude, they're awful. . . they're sixth-graders. And when their teacher--the best in the school--has to leave, the class vows to drive away anyone who dares to replace her. With spitballs, screaming, and squadrons of paper airplanes filling the air, no substitute can withstand their reign of terror until . . . Mr Fred.Goldberg Fred is as odd as his name. He's also smart, unshakable, and . . . telepathic. He dodges paper airplanes with ease and answers insults (even unspoken ones) with useful facts. But the strangest thing about him is, he seems to genuinely LIKE sixth-graders. The students think Mr Fred is so weird that he can't be from this planet. And they set out to prove it. But each step that takes them nearer to Mr Fred's identity makes him seem even more far-out . . .

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 1994

About the author

Jill Pinkwater is an award-winning author and illustrator who has collaborated with her husband, Daniel Pinkwater, on many fine books, many of which feature polar bears and other noble creatures. They've also worked together on "Superpuppy," the world's best guide to owning and caring for a canine companion.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my absolute favorite book as a kid. I distinctly remember checking this out from the library over and over again. It’s in fact one of the only books I actually remember reading as a kid. I found it on kindle unlimited and HAD to read it again. Still loved it. Someone needs to buy these rights and turn it into a movie or show. It’s so cute. I want to watch this. Ahhhh this was so fun! I highly encourage a re-read of your favorite childhood books!

[Jonah · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I became a teacher, I wanted to be Mister Fred.

[Neil]

Duncan rec! https://www.facebook.com/duncan.sabie...

[Rakean · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the best teacher in the school leaving to teach in Brazil, what about her students? They absolutely refuse to let any substitute take her place.
They beat down the substitutes with chaos and throwing things. Spitballs fly, paper airplanes do as well, and the substitutes are forced to leave.
However, this keeps going on until Mr. Fred comes. According to Anya (The person who is narrating the book), he is a slimy mindreading sixth grader liking alien freak.
To me, Mr. Fred was funny, weird, but that funniness and weirdness didn't stop the kids from changing.
I liked the change that the students made (except for one) with Mr. Fred and his pet Franch Puddle, Duck.
The weirdness of Mr. Fred and the suspiciousness of the children would really make somebody study.
With bits of fiction, funny schooling tactics, and a nice plot that keeps getting suspenseful, this book for me, was an awesome read!

[Stephanie Otte · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just a good time :)

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has taken me 20 years to finish this book and I can honestly say the wait was worth it.

[Robert Rozell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book

[Patrick Mozdzynski · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Susan Bryson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too far off the radar; should be a first read for every 6th grader or anyone who wants (or doesn't want) to be in a room with one. Amazing.