Freddy the Detective (The Freddy Books)

Freddy the Detective(1932)This is the third book in the Freddy the Pig Saga following  Freddy Goes to the North Pole (Freddy Books) . The first book in this series is  Freddy Goes to Florida (Freddy the Pig) . After reading a book about Sherlock Homes, the famous detective, Freddy decides to become a detective. It seems simple enough; all he has to do is find the "bad guy". Eventually he figures out that finding the bad guy isn't enough, he then, needs to capture or arrest them and then have a system of jurisprudence to adjudicate them, In case you are not familiar with Freddy, please order Freddy the Pig and catch up. If you go to Amazon's Listmania and key in "WALTER R. BROOKS, FREDDY THE PIG BOOKS" you'll get my list of twenty-seven Freddy books.It is my understanding that Disney was all set to make a movie about Freddy and then changed their mind at the last hour for that Winnie character..Eventually Freddy organizes an election where the Charles, the Roster is elected Judge.Freddy, also, establishes a portion of the barn as a jail. The jail becomes so entertaining that the Judge sentences himself to serve time for a long forgotten pseudo crime (Freddy believes it is just to get away from his wife). This has a semi-serious side to it. Are prisons so nice that they do not "punish anymore? I actually had a young man tell me that he would NOT mind being in prison, you got to sleep late, didn't have to go to school, got to shoot some hoops, watch HBO on a big screen TV, etc.On one of his cases Freddy discovers that some bank robbers are staying at a hermit's house. Those bank robbers play an important role in the story eventually.I highly recommend this series for those interested in an anthropomorphic series setting with other very interesting characters.The next book in this series is  The Story of Freginald .Gunner June, 2014

A adventures indeed.

I bought this book on a special one day, remembering how much I loved the Freddy books as a child. Given all that's going on now, I wanted to read something light and fun, and Freddy fit the bill. I'm happy to say my memories were right, the book is just as fun to read now. Fairly short and easy (it is a children's book after all), the use of language in the writing is terrific. Brooks is great at giving each character a distinctive personality.If you're looking for something deep and philosophical you are in the wrong place. If you want something fun to read, and maybe even read with your kids, you won't do better than this.

I loved the "Freddy" series in my early teens, and bought this to re-read it many years later. It requires, as many books do, a willing suspension of disbelief - in this case that animals are capable of rational discourse among one another and that they can interact with human beings in a creative way, although without using human language. The author makes this willing suspension of disbelief easy, and as a result the books are charming, fun, and easy to read.

What I liked about this book was the details and characters. The author also added lots of dialogue and explained every character.I recommend this book to people who like detectives or solving mystery books.

It is a child's book, I sent it to my grandchild

Wonderful classic. Although this is the third book in the 26 book series, it's the best one for a newcomer to read first. Other favorites are Freddy and the Ignormous, Freddy the Politician, and Freddy and the Poppinjay. Once hooked on the characters, you'll want to read them all. The first book in the series is Freddy Goes to Florida, which is also a wonderful story, but the character of Jinx the cat is not quite in its finalized form yet in that one.

Book as described and came on time

Freddy the Pig books are the “analogue” equivalent of children’s books: clear but occasionally challenging language; honesty, integrity and a clear-eyed sense of community as values; an awareness of animals and rural life that encourages compassion; and an undercurrent of skepticism that never forgets there are dishonorable and selfish folks around all communities. Worthwhile reading for all book-minded children say eight and up. I read them all over and over in childhood and have reread a couple this week after passing on Freddy in Space to my granddaughter. As I say, “old fashioned” but still very good. In these times, check out Freddy and Simon the Dictator . . . .

Loved the Freddy books as a kid. Was delighted to seem them available again. Bought if for my 8 year old grandson, and read it with him. He's used to all the current kids titles, especially superheroes and other high-impact, exciting titles so I was a little worried he might not get into it.Guess what? He loved it! The characters are well drawn, full of foibles. These circa 1930s stories will hold up for a long time. Couldn't wait for the next chapter, and now we're done. Wants more Freddy stories.So, on their way.Just one negative - there's a touch of anti-semitism in this book, since the villainous rats in one sub-plot all have Jewish names and are burdened with the usual nasty character stereotypes. Otherwise nothing overtlly anti-semetic, No mention of "Jews" or "Jewish." For most youngsters, I doubt they'll make the connection. Was never influenced this way as a kid myself. Don't recall this being a trend in the Freddy series, which are otherwise really, really good.

So glad this book is back in print. I loved it when I was in Grade 2 and it still appeals to young readers. Makes a nice non-demanding birthday present!

I bought this as a gift for an 11 year old, who loved it and is keen to read all the Freddy books.