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Freddy the Pig #25
Freddy and the Flying Saucer Plans
These beloved classics are available now for the first time as Overlook Freddy the Pig, the "Renaissance Pig" (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in facsimile editions of these all-Am
243 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1957
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Walter Rollin Brooks
51 books67 followersWalter Rollin Brooks (January 9, 1886 – August 17, 1958) was an American writer best remembered for his short stories and children's books, particularly those about Freddy the Pig and other anthropomorphic animal inhabitants of the "Bean farm" in upstate New York.
Born in Rome, New York, Brooks attended college at the University of Rochester and subsequently studied homeopathic medicine in New York City. He dropped out after two years, however, and returned to Rochester, where he married his first wife, Anne Shepard, in 1909. Brooks found employment with an advertising agency in Utica, and then "retired" in 1911, evidently because he came into a considerable inheritance. His retirement was not permanent: in 1917, he went to work for the American Red Cross and later did editorial work for several magazines, including The New Yorker.
In 1940, Brooks turned to his own writing for his full-time occupation. Walter married his second wife, Dorothy Collins, following the death of Anne in 1952.
The first works Brooks published were poems and short stories. His short story "Ed Takes the Pledge" about a talking horse was the basis for the 1960s television comedy series Mister Ed (credit for creating the characters is given in each episode to "Walter Brooks"). His most enduring works, however, are the 26 books he wrote about Freddy the Pig and his friends.
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Born in Rome, New York, Brooks attended college at the University of Rochester and subsequently studied homeopathic medicine in New York City. He dropped out after two years, however, and returned to Rochester, where he married his first wife, Anne Shepard, in 1909. Brooks found employment with an advertising agency in Utica, and then "retired" in 1911, evidently because he came into a considerable inheritance. His retirement was not permanent: in 1917, he went to work for the American Red Cross and later did editorial work for several magazines, including The New Yorker.
In 1940, Brooks turned to his own writing for his full-time occupation. Walter married his second wife, Dorothy Collins, following the death of Anne in 1952.
The first works Brooks published were poems and short stories. His short story "Ed Takes the Pledge" about a talking horse was the basis for the 1960s television comedy series Mister Ed (credit for creating the characters is given in each episode to "Walter Brooks"). His most enduring works, however, are the 26 books he wrote about Freddy the Pig and his friends.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
October 30, 2019
This is a wild imaginative jaunt through another adventure of Freddy the poetic pig. It is just suited to a child's love action storeis. I know it did that for me as a child so it still gets four stars even if the plot doesn't hold up for an adult. I think it is one of the best of the Freddy series.
April 13, 2025
Like the rest of this favorite series I read as a kid, a fun and light read before bed.
July 31, 2019
We've been reading our way through the Freddy the Pig books off and on for a few years. It's rather bittersweet to be nearing the end of the series, but we have loved every one. The characters are so loveable and their adventures are fun and imaginative. This time round, Freddy is trying to keep Uncle Ben's flying saucer plans safe from foreign spies who are trying to steal them.
November 9, 2022
I have to admit, the last chapter is weirdly beautiful, but that is not enough to make up for the tedious idiocy that comprises most of the book, along with a certain amount of atypical racism.
October 18, 2014
I liked it. It was about Freddy and these saucer plans cause Uncle Ben gave Freddy the saucer to hide or to give to another countries government, but Freddy had the fake plans. Then they realized that's its the real plans that he gave away and they have to go get the real plans back. The first way the try is they dress up like pirates and Freddy tells fortunes to the people and this person he's like I'll pay you $100 to get rid of all these spies after me. So he goes and the first guys like I have the saucer plans. He steals the saucer plans and runs off. So he yells that guy stole the saucer plans. At the end they get the real saucer plans back.
August 2, 2011
My very favorite Freddy story. And it's even better when narrated by John McDonough.
May 17, 2012
This was a really cute, humorous animal story. The writing wasn't the best, but it did make me laugh out loud several times.
March 16, 2016
this book is so funny.
February 12, 2019
I Liked it
June 18, 2015
written for children but wonderful for adults
I love this series!
I love this series!
August 12, 2007
All the Freddy books by Walter R. Brooks are charming & unforgettable.
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