by Walter R. Brooks (Author), Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)
Walter R. Brooks introduced Freddy the Pig in Freddy Goes to Florida. Freddy and his friends from Bean Farm migrate south for the winter, with every mile of the way a terrific adventure complete with bumbling robbers and a nasty bunch of alligators. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.
Author Biography
WALTER R. BROOKS (1886-1958) is the beloved author of 26 books about Freddy the Pig. He edited for magazines, including "The New Yorker." In addition to the Freddy books, Brooks created the character Mr. Ed the Talking Horse. KURT WIESE (1887-1974) illustrated over 300 children's books and wrote and illustrated another 20 books. He received two Newbury Awards and two Caldecott Honor Book Awards.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.64 x 7.66 x 5.07 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 16, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Freddy Goes to Florida
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 6
