It is the first day of school at Monster Academy, where all the monsters go, and the lesson for the day involves counting missing teeth, and Vic the vampire is sad because he still has both fangs--until Jo, a troublemaking student who whirls like a dervish but is actually a human, gives him an apple at lunch
Set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania in 2015, the story follows newly divorced CIA operative Nicole as she navigates a chaotic uprising within the agency. Tasked with evaluating a controversial project, she teams up with Vincent, an acquaintance who becomes a crucial ally. As she delves deeper, Nicole must uncover the rogue elements threatening the organization while grappling with her own faith and resilience. The narrative promises action, intrigue, and a personal journey of empowerment amid a turbulent environment.
Freddy's success at the science fair is in jeopardy when he mother throws out his project.
Freddy Thresher's at it again! And this time, there's a snowball fight.... Everybody knows shark expert Freddy Thresher is also a snowshoe whiz--or is he? When Mrs. Wushy announces that the class will be competing in the mini-Winter Olympics, everyone is excited for the competition. But, after betting Max the bully that he will win the Snowshoe Race, Freddy heads straight for snowshoe boot camp, and fast! Will Freddy be able to win gold amid sled pulls and the infamous Snowball Toss?
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.
With four books out and terrific Book Club sales success, Ready, Freddy is an enormously popular school series by an elementary school teacher who has seen it all. Get to know Freddy Thresher, the first grade shark expert with an uncanny knack for mischief. Join Freddy in this adventure as he schemes and scrimps, trying to earn enough money to buy an awesome fossilized shark tooth. Packed with humor, illustrations, and even factual information about sharks, the Ready, Freddy series is perfect for the chapter book reader.
Everyone's favorite first grader is back in a Halloween adventure! Freddy Thresher knows that goblins aren’t real, and that haunted houses aren’t really haunted. Or are they?Freddy loves Halloween, but even a scary mask can send chills up his spine. If Freddy can’t overcome his fears before Chloe’s big Halloween party, he’ll look like a fraidy-cat in front of the whole class!
Meet the new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a first grader with a nose for trouble. It's not that he's trying to do anything bad. It's just that he's a boy who gets a little too creative and inventive when he has a problem.
When first-grader Freddy is exhausted because of nightmares, his friends and family give him suggestions on how to deal with them.
Freddy is nervous about the first-grade Grandparent's Day talent show, especially with Max bullying and teasing him, but Freddy's dad has an idea that might make Freddy a star and get Max to back off, too.
