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I, Freddy by Dietlof Reiche (2003-05-01) Hardcover – January 1, 1736

by Dietlof Reiche (Author)

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For use in schools and libraries only. Freddy, a remarkably intelligent golden hamster, learns how to read and how to write on a computer and escapes captivity to become an independent and civilized creature.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FIXNTIS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (January 1, 1736)

Best Sellers Rank: #6,405,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“Joe Cepeda endows each of his illustrations with the sparkle that lurks in every child’s eye. His presentations to schools carry on his theme with wit and eloquence. Students are fascinated with his ability to trans- form a sheet of paper into a gateway for imagination. I would highly recommend Joe Cepeda for school visits. His preparation demonstrates the strong correlation for the process of writing and illustrating of a book.”
Sandra Yoon, Kern Reading Association
Joe Cepeda received his BFA in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach He is the illustrator of award-winning picture books such as What a Truly Cool World (Scholastic), Nappy Hair (Knopf), Mice and Beans (Scholastic) including The Swing (Arthur A. Levine Books), which he wrote as well as illustrated. Mr. Cepeda has illustrated books written by numerous notable authors including Gary Soto, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Arnold Adoff, Monica Brown, Julius Lester and Toni Morrison. He’s also illustrated book jackets for several titles, including Esperanza Rising and Newberry Medal winner, Merci Suarez Changes Gears. Mr. Cepeda received an ALA 2002 Pura Belpre’ Honor Award and the Recognition of Merit Award for 2000 from the George G. Stone Center for Children’s Books. Joe was awarded a Capstone Fellowship for 2016. In addition to his illustrative work, Mr. Cepeda is sought after as a public speaker to schools and other groups. He is the president of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. He lives in Southern California.
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Sharon Craiger

Good Story

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022

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I ordered this for my grandson, but ended up reading it first. I found it to be a delightful story and enjoyed it very much.

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The 4th Graders are loving this book as a read aloud!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021

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My 4th Graders are loving this book! They take amazing notes and love making predictions. They truly look forward to our daily Read Aloud!

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Not just a book for children, but for adults too!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2006

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As an adult I enjoyed this book as equally as my little sister, who I bought it for. Not only do I have a hamster named Fred who looks exactly the same as the cover Freddy, but I found his story ridiculously cute and funny. Anyone who loves hamsters or rodents would love this book. The illustrations alone are worth buying.

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Leona

good kids book

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013

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My son loves hamsters, he loves reading the book, we read it together at night before bed. I usually read more then I say I will because I like it too.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013

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Students love this book, so replaced worn copy with Amazon ease. Every patron is thrilled to read it. Thank you very much for prompt service and great quality.

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014

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Our 9 year old granddaughter will love this series. She recently received 2 guinea pigs and this book seems to be a good fit for her!

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C Tray

More than another talking animal book...

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2005

I, Freddy: Book One in the Golden Hamster Saga by Dietlof Reiche tells the tale of Freddy Auratus, "the remarkable hamster who had learned to read and was hungry for mental stimulation." As Freddy quickly discovers, there are many obstacles that hamper (or should I say hamster) his academic pursuits, including an allergy-plagued mother, a pompous feline named Sir William, and two guinea pigs whose poetry and low-brow theatrics prove to be as putrid as their cages.

Rodents have long been ignored as main characters in modern-day novels, despite their obvious presence in households with children. Freddy, however, makes up for this exclusion--as he states from page one, this is Freddy's life story, written by Freddy, starring Freddy. The illustrator, Joe Cepeda, echoes this air of self-importance, with pen-and-ink renderings of the loveable critter prancing through the margins of the pages.

I, Freddy is more than another talking animal book. Underneath the nuances of humor exists a hamster seriously struggling with "an intellectual problem." The readership-ideally third through fifth graders-will relate to the plight of the hamster, as he tackles issues of communication and self-identity.

The novel boasts sophisticated language that could potentially enhance a reader's vocabulary. Loftier words such as "vociferating," "skullduggery," and "self-glorification" are sprinkled throughout the text. Several spoofs on Shakespearean verses are also included ("As for the food itself, last but not least, King Fred on nothing but the best shall feast.")

Younger children may not understand the verbiage or the many literary allusions. Therefore, I, Freddy would work best as a read-aloud, especially as an early introduction to classic literature.

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Joe Garner

good price great

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016

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Thanks, good price great condition

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