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Freddy the Magician (Freddy the Pig) Kindle Edition

by Walter R. Brooks (Author), Kurt Wiese (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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First published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig have delighted five generations of children and are now going on to delight a sixth generation.

Freddy, who has won so many admirers in his roles of detective, pied piper, editor, general advisor to the animals on the Bean Farm, and—always—poet, will fascinate his readers in his role of magician. Freddy pulls some wonderful tricks, not the least of which is outwitting the fraudulent magician who comes to entertain the unsuspecting inhabitants of the nearby town of Centerboro. 
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 14 of 26
    Freddy the Pig
  3. Print length
    220 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 6
  6. Publisher
    The Overlook Press
  7. Publication date
    December 23, 2014
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  9. Word Wise
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-1590204818
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“Freddy is blessed with courage, wit, agility and a Sherlock Holmes-like capacity for detective work.”
- Newsday

“Funny, beautifully written gems.”
- Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times

About the Author

Walter R. Brooks was born in Rome, New York on January 9, 1886, and died in Roxbury, New York on August 17, 1958. Brooks attended the University of Rochester and, after graduation, worked for the American Red Cross and the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. He became associate editor of Outlook in 1928 and subsequently was a staff writer for several magazines, including The New Yorker. The short stories he began writing at this time were published in The Saturday Evening Post, Atlantic Monthly, and Esquire. Brooks's short story "Ed Takes the Pledge" was the basis for the 1950s television series Mr. Ed, but his most lasting achievement is the Freddy the Pig series, which began in 1928 with To and Again (Freddy Goes to Florida). He subsequently wrote twenty-five more delightful books starring "that charming ingenious pig" (The New York Times), all of which are now available from The Overlook Press.

Kurt Wiese (1887-1974) illustrated over 300 children’s book and wrote and illustrated another 20 books. He received two Newbery Awards and two Caldecott Honor Book Awards.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00P0AYOCK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Overlook Press; 1st edition (December 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7943 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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George Chartier
5.0 out of 5 stars STILL DELIGHTFUL!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
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My little neighborhood library had a dozen Freddy the Pig books on its shelves 75 years ago when I found and read them as a little boy in third or fourth grade. I thought they were cleverly written then and, re-reading them today, I find equal delight and appreciation. How wonderful that these books are back in print for new generations! The author didn't condescend or write babyish stories. The vocabulary is admirably challenging but not difficult; and there's wisdom and insight about character, problem-solving, conflict management, and other life lessons on these pages, gently slipped into the stories between the laugh-out-loud antics and page-turning suspense. This is a book to read to your grandchildren, to give to your children, and to re-read as an adult with satisfaction and delight: The Freddy books are good fun, great literature—they make you fall in love with reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, be wary of Amazon prices
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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This is a fantastic book, and I would highly recommend any Freddy the Pit book. They are wonderful for both children and adults, and very enjoyable to read. They make wonderful bedtime stories.

NOTE: When I bought this, it was the cheapest copy online. But most of the time, Amazon has trumped up prices compared to Ebay, Abebooks and Alibras. Check those websites before making a purchase here.
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Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Freddy and adventures with magic
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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This Freddie the Pig book was a present for a young lady, but adults can enjoy Freddy too. Great imagination! Easy read! The only drawback is, with 258 pages, it ends too soon. You just might want to read another and another; the Freddy the Pig books are so much fun.
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Brad H
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Children’s Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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I read the Freddy the Pig books in elementary school and decided after lo these many years, to reread them. Still fun. Silly but fun.
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Mary Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Freddy the Pig is Back!!!! YAY!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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My mother grew up with the Freddy books and we found a few in various libraries when I was growing up. I'm so glad they are all back in print! I'm buying them for my children now. Welcome back, Freddy, Charles, Mrs. Wiggins, Jinx and the gang!
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angela luna
5.0 out of 5 stars Freddy is "Magic" in this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2013
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My family and I recently discovered Walter brooks in the book, "Freddy goes to Florida", and read it along with listening to the audio cd. We enjoyed it so much we finished it in 2 days. So now we are continuing to discover more adventures in this series. Freddy the Magician is fun filled and magical!
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ken morgan
1.0 out of 5 stars condition was VERY poor. VERY disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
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condition was VERY poor
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Dale D. Wyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
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I have loved Freddy the Pig since I was little. I'm so glad all of the books have now been reprinted. It's also great that they are available on kindle.
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