About the Author Walter R. Brooks was an American writer best remembered for his short stories on Mister Ed the talking horse and children's books, particularly those about Freddy the Pig and other anthropomorphic animal inhabitants of the "Bean farm" in upstate New York. Kurt Wiese illustrated over 400 books, nineteen of which he also wrote, before his death in 1974. Read more
A**R
This pig has wings!
This is just one of the 26 Freddy the Pig books written by Walter R. Brooks between 1927 and 1958. Through his many adventures, Freddy, the "Renaissance Pig" of the Bean Farm in Centerboro, New York, is beset by hilarious villains and assisted by a whole barnyard of unforgettable animal friends. In "Pilot" he takes to the air to save a local circus from a more sinister aerial apparition. The Freddy books were written for children, but they're substantial enough for us grown-ups, too. I first read about Freddy 40 years ago, and I'm not tired of him yet. Easily the Peer of Pooh.
N**.
This is such a fun series!
This is another wonderful book in the Freddy the Pig series. I've been reading them aloud to my kids and we all love them so much. They are always some of our favorite reads and I can't recommend them enough.
P**N
'Freddy the Pilot' Flies High
I knocked off a star because my favorite supporting characters in any Freddy story, Mr. and Mrs. Webb--a happily-married and amazingly resourceful pair of spiders--weren't in this one. Other than that, Walter R. Brooks did his usual masterful job of writing a story that's great for kids and even more fun for adults. I loved these as a child, but I can appreciate the wacky humor better as a grownup.In this outing, Freddy acquires his own airplane, which he uses to save Boomschmitt's traveling circus from a villain. You gotta love the villains in the Freddy books; and Mr. Boomschmitt is one of the most amiable idiots in literature. But then he only pretends to be an idiot.These books are good for your soul. Don't miss 'em!
J**S
Funny & engaging read aloud for the family.
My kids and I really enjoyed this book. I'd highly recommend it for 2nd-6th graders. Funny, engaging, and I love the kindle/audible bundle!
D**L
Entertaining to read aloud for all ages!
Freddy the Pig and his friends draw our family together - from grandparents, who read aloud,to children of every age, from eleven to eighteen. We gather, curl up on the floor with pillows,and read to each other.
A**R
Five Stars
great
M**.
Five Stars
Great satire for kids! We bought all the Freddy books and read them aloud from start to finish.
I**T
good child's book
good series for a child to have
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