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Freddy and the Bean Home News Hardcover – October 1, 2000

by Walter R. Brooks (Author), Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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Freddy the multitalented pig publishes a newspaper for the animals on Bean Farm.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Book 10 of 26
    Freddy the Pig
  3. Print length
    230 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 and up
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 1 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Amulet Books
  8. Publication date
    October 1, 2000
  9. ISBN-10
    1585670812
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1585670819
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Books; First Edition (October 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585670812
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585670819
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ralph White
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Brooks, Fun and Insightful
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2006
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This is the tenth book in the Freddy the Pig series, and it is classic Walter Brooks, fun and insightful. Two animal adventures are interwoven in this book. One is, of course, the start-up of the barnyard newspaper, and the other is a scrap metal drive. The scrap drive puts into perspective the time line for the book; the metal will be "shipped off to make guns and ships to help our fighting men win the war." The publication date was 1943. In the process, the young mind will learn that spinach is good for you, that only bad people throw stones at animals, and that the Constitution guarantees "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." [Actually, that was the Declaration of Independence, but let's forgive Brooks for this slight confusion.] We also learn that an editor must have clean windows, "so he knows what's going on in the outside world." One interesting thing I noticed in this book for the first time is that the animals always speak very educated English, whereas several of the human characters use bad English, as when one of the bad guys says "watch out he don't slip past you." And I smiled to learn that the Centerboro jail has a music room.
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bookfiend
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bean Home News
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2009
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Walter Brooks stories are fun to read and usually have a great moral or lesson. The bean home news discusses the trials and tribulations of a news reporter. This book discusses the importance of getting your facts straight as well as the consequences if you don't. It emphasizes sharing the truth even when there are some who will go to great lengths to hide it. This book shares the lessons of journalism in a fun and delightful way. The animals on the farm that are the characters in the story will remind you of characters in your own life. It is a fun, light, engaging story.
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yondergus.
5.0 out of 5 stars Grest, timeless series. I Hope
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
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Read every book in series when 10 or so. Am buying now for my great-granddaughter to read when she is old enough.
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MaxLaw843
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for the young and the young at heart!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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A wonderful book that I read when I was just a young 'un. Mr. Brooks wrote quite a few of these, and each is intriguing. Freddy the Pig and all of the [talking!] barnyard animals.
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D. A. J.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots to love in Freddy
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2011
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My almost six year old is a big fan of Freddy books. He likes me to read them to him as his bedtime story. I love that the language is slightly challenging, so he has been learning lots of new words. There are a couple themes that are a bit too strong for us, so I skipped a few sentences (like threatening to shoot Freddy and other animals). However, with those exceptions this is a great story. Love the book, love the message, and love the ending.
This story is a great way to introduce children to the complicated world of politics (especially since we are heading into a heavy political season), but in a kid friendly way that will allow lots of discussion between parents and children.
Wonderful story!
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H. Culley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
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Oh that pig.
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David Whitehead
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014
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This volume in the Freddy series is hilarious. All the animals are involved and we even get to see a little bit more of mr. Bean.
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Michael W. Dorman
5.0 out of 5 stars Been Home News copy
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014
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I am very pleased with the purchase and its quality to complete my great Freddy collection. 100% value for me
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R. C. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for kids then and now -highly recommended
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2013
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This was a favourite of mine when I was young, and now is a favourite with my grand-nieces. it was a classic then and clearly remains one now
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KCB
4.0 out of 5 stars First of the Freddy books
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2019
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This was the first (1949) of the Freddy the Pig series. For more detail see my review of Freddy the Detective. Notable is that Freddy is, in this iteration, a relatively minor character, but the elements that imbue the later books (an emphasis on values and interactions that test the characters) are already there.
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